AHCA has posted numerous CMS updates and resources for PDPM. Updates include information on a work-around for MDS errors, and the potential elimination of MDS Section G items from the SNF 5-Day and OBRA assessments. Resources include videos from the “Train the Trainer” event on the MDS 3.0 Version 1.17.1 and how to code GG 0130A. Eating.

Follow the links to learn more:

• CMS Confirms Error in PDPM SNF PPS Interrupted Stay MDS Coding Edit – Provides Work-Around Instructions Until a Software Fix is Released
• CMS Confirms Exploring the Possibility of Eliminating MDS Section G Items from SNF 5-Day and OBRA Assessments beginning FY 2021
• CMS Releases August 2019 SNF PDPM/MDS/QRP Provider Training YouTube Videos
• CMS Releases New Training Video Resources for Coding MDS Item GG0130A. Eating
• CMS Releases Medicare General Information, Benefit Policy, and Claims Processing Manual Updates Related to PDPM Implementation