some hmo's are contracting with the facility to follow pps for payments, i would code the five day as admissions and the rest as other or what you think is appropriate
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Richardson, Christine Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How to code ? Okay I have learned to always do med a assessments on res even if they are HMOs.and to transmit them Question: How do you code these MDSs? Res is HMO set ard at 5th day Do I code as a Med a 5 day or just leave it as an admission? When I do A 14 day do I code it for med A or how do I code it since she is a HMO? Christine Richardson LPN/CRNAC Nursing Assessment Coordinator NOTE: This e-mail message may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure. It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way. Delete it immediately and contact the sender as soon as possible by the reply option or by telephone at the telephone number listed (if available). In the event you cannot fulfill your obligation or there has been any improper release of this information, please contact the Privacy Officer at Carondelet Health at (816) 943-4611. /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
