Re: Changing PPS Assessments weeks after R2B before transmission

[Nathan Lake]

The thread got very long. The bottom line is that it is not acceptable under current interpretation of the rules to make the ARD decision after the acceptable time frame for the ARD. I would still argue the reasonableness of the interpretation and will continue to request CMS change it, but for now we are stuck with it.   Nathan ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 6:44 PM Subject: Re: Changing PPS Assessments weeks after R2B before transmission In a message dated 3/15/2004 6:02:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I must agree with Nathan on this one.  If CMS allows us to use section T to get proper payment for days of service - even if the resident is discharged, I also believe it is CMS intent for us to get proper payment by selecting the ARD as long as it falls within the proper reference period.  WHEN we select it is not the point here. Unless I'm entirely missing the original question of this thread, WHEN we select the ARD IS the point her i.e. can you chose the ARD after the window has closed.