MDS 3.0 for PDPM: Confidence in Coding
Webinar
Thursday, June 3, 2021
11:00am – 12:15pm
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Webinar Description:
Over a year has passed since the initiation of the PDPM system for Medicare Part A claims. So, why is it that there is a huge disparity in how nursing facilities code specific MDS items. This session will discuss multiple MDS sections, work to alleviate the apprehension in how these sections are coded, address how to eliminate these fears, provide tools and strategies for consistent and clear coding approaches based on Federal guidelines. In addition, this webinar will focus on diagnosis selection, interviews, and physician collaboration to optimize care coordination, documentation and coding practices that will serve to abolish the worries of teams when it comes to MDS coding decisions.
Objectives:
•Learn approaches for communication to clarify diagnosis codes and special conditions.
•Better understand interview and ARD selection guidance to reduce fears of using earlier dates.
•Review tools to facilitate team collaborative efforts, flexibility and accuracy with coding and reimbursement.
Target Audiences:
MDS Staff, registered dietitians, social services, and nursing directors
Presenters:
Elisa Bovee, MS OTR/L, Vice President of Clinical Strategy, HealthPRO Heritage
Marlaina Cataldi, RN, HealthPRO Heritage
HealthPRO Heritage is one of the largest independently owned, diversified therapy and related service providers in the country and is the 2021 Quality Leader Sponsor for Mass Senior Care Association.
Contact Hours/Continuing Education Credit:
1.5 CEUs will be awarded for nurses and nursing home administrators. The Massachusetts Senior Care Association has qualified for “deemed status #NH-09015-007” from the Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators. This program also meets continuing education requirements for Nurses in Massachusetts.
Program Fees: (Must be paid in full prior to attending webinar)
Mass Senior Care Members: $25.00 per person
Non Members: $50.00 per person
Virtual Meeting information:
Meeting log in information will be sent once program payment has been received.
Cancellation Policy:
Mass Senior Care must be notified in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the webinar for a credit of equal amount to be issued to your Mass Senior Care account. No refunds will be given. Cancellations should be emailed to info@maseniorcare.org.
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