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(d) Timing of recertifications. (1) The
first recertification is required no later
than the 14th day of posthospital SNF
care.
(2) Subsequent recertifications are
required at least every 30 days after
the first recertification.
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Rena
Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
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Subj: Re: Rena, please arbitrate this matter??
Date: 1/29/04 1:30:38 AM Pacific Standard Time
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Rena: (I meant "late as 30 days..." , and not "last as 30 days...). Olga
Rena:
I had an internal audit completed by my reimbursement manager today; upon reviewing my current med. certs, she noted that the dating (of subsequent certifications) was not in accordance with existing regulations. Example: Mr. A was admitted on 12/1/03; the initial and "14 day cert" were signed/dated by M.D. for 12/2/03 (the manager had no issue with these certs), however the following cert was dated for 1/1/04 (30 days after 12/2/03), and this cert was found to be tardy. My understanding of SNF Manual Chpt 2 ("Coverage of Services" section 220.5) was that the next dated cert could be as late as 30 days after previously dated certification, as in my example.
Please clarify this for me.
Thank you very much.
