Re: Second request: R2b date after 14 days

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In a message dated 4/16/2004 11:54:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ----- Original Message ----- From: Michelle Witges To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 2:58 PM Subject: R2b date after 14 days Question regarding PPS - If the date at R2b is more than 14 days after the ARD, would we be paid at default rate?  I believe I remember seeing that we would not, but I am taking some time off and of course, no one is covering for me so I am wondering about any Med A admits that may happen while I am gone.  Thanks in advance. Michelle     This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this message contains protected health information (PHI), it should not be forwarded to any other recipient without the authorization of the original sender and should be encrypted when possible.  If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the email address or telephone number above and delete this email from your computer.   Thank You.   Michelle Witges Michelle, You can use grace days for the 14 day assessment as long as you're not combining it with the Admission assessment.  The admission assessment along with RAPs must be completed by day 14.  If it's PPS only, you have up to day 19 if you use all the grace days. J. Martin, RN MDS Coordinator Plymouth, MI