The 4-page SNF COVID-19 PHE Tip Sheet is now available. This tip sheet is designed to assist Skilled Nursing Facility providers in understanding the status of the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). Also provided is practical guidance to address SNF quality data submission requirements starting … Read More
BREAKING NEWS: COVID-19 testing at skilled nursing facilities/nursing homes and PRF reporting information released
CMS has posted a 6-page FAQ document that answers 21 questions regarding provision of COVID-19 testing platforms and tests to nursing homes. Also posted was information about CMS methodology for prioritizing facilities and a listing of the facilities. The methodology and listing is in the form of an Excel spreadsheet. When you click … Read More
Duration of isolation and precautions for adults with COVID-19 updated
The CDC released updated findings and recommendations regarding the Duration of Isolation and Precautions for Adults with COVID-19 on July 22, 2020. “Accumulating evidence supports ending isolation and precautions for persons with COVID-19 using a symptom-based strategy. This update incorporates recent evidence to inform the duration of isolation and precautions recommended to … Read More
COVID-19 POC tests and machines coming to nursing homes starting this week
If you listened to the Wednesday, July 22, 2020 CMS COVID-19 Nursing Home Call, you heard Evan Shulman, Director, Division of Nursing Homes for CMS moderating this afternoon’s 30-minute session. It was announcement that nursing homes with a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) certificate would begin to receive 1 of … Read More
SNF patient-driven payment model interrupted stay issue
A new issue is affecting some inpatient hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) claims when an interrupted stay is billed at the end of the month. The system incorrectly assigns edits U5601-U5608 (overlapping a hospital claim). If you billed the interrupted stay correctly, and your claim is rejected, modify your … Read More