CMS Call on SNF PPS MDS 3.0 and RUG-4 (Nov. 3)
On November 3, 2011, CMS is hosting a National Provider Call on "Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 and Resource Utilization Group-Version 4 (RUG-IV) Policies and Clarifications.” CMS will provide a brief overview of the policies, along with clarifications on FY 2012 SNF PPS policies related to the MDS 3.0. The call will cover: Allocation of group therapy; Changes to the MDS Assessment Schedule; End of Therapy Other Medicare Required Assessment (OMRA) Clarifications; End Of Therapy with Resumption; and Change of Therapy (COT) OMRA. A question and answer session will follow the CMS presentations. Registration is required to participate in the call.
