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Revisiting PDPM: How capturing Non-Therapy
Ancillaries can impact your reimbursement
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Revisiting PDPM: How capturing Non-Therapy Ancillaries can impact your reimbursement
Non-Therapy Ancillaries (NTAs) are a critical component that determine reimbursement under the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM). However, capturing NTAs is not as straightforward as it seems. To ensure accuracy, skilled nursing providers must consider the strategic importance of the Assessment Reference Date (ARD), how the interdisciplinary team impacts Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding, and more.
In this tip sheet, reimbursement expert Scott Heichel reviews the basics of NTAs. He will also explain why your facility must implement a team-based approach to accurately capture the classification of your residents.
Download this free tip sheet to learn:
Recorded Oct 23, 2018
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Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, CIC, QCP, IPCO, is the Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat. He brings over 25 years of healthcare experience. Scott is recognized for his expertise in the RAI process and clinical reimbursement.
Scott’s consulting work includes performing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement reviews and creating educational programs for skilled nursing facilities and multi-facility operators. Scott has experience in and has testified as an expert witness in a large Medicare dispute case and has also assisted in corporate integrity audits and corporate compliance reviews.
Scott is a member of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) Board of Directors, the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC) Expert Advisory Panel, is recognized as a Master Teacher through AANAC for their RAC-CT MDS certification courses, and sits on the board as the President of the Ohio Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators.
Melissa Tabor LPN, has nearly 12 years of experience working in health care, primarily in long-term care. Melissa has devoted her nursing career to educating and training nurses to use evidence-based practice. Melissa currently holds a multi-state license, and is a CPR instructor, level-one Medication Aid Instructor, and has certifications in diabetic/nutrition, Intravenous (IV) therapy, and wound care.
As a product manager for WellSky, Melissa provides clinician-based knowledge to the product development team to ensure WellSky Long-Term Care products adhere to industry best-practices, ensuring the best possible outcomes for residents.
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