Re: Workman's Comp

[Rnlncoh]

In a message dated 4/16/04 1:30:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone, If a resident's stay is being covered by Workman's Comp are Medicare MDS's required?  Thanks, Sophie No.  But you need to be in touch with whoever is approving the stay and any treatments or care being given.  They usually want a weekly update.  And you can't do anything with the resident without prior approval if you expect to be paid.  They are usually difficult to work with and you have to deal either with the state rep or the employer's rep as they are the ones paying the bill.  If the person has a secondary insurance, I would also contact them and let them know that the person is under your care.  They can be responsible for anything that workers comp denies and only when it is denied.  But they will need to know ahead of time.  It is not fun.  Good luck.    Sherri