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Q: For (M1730) Depression Screening, for what situation would a response of “NA” be used as opposed to a response of “0″?

Q: For (M1730) Depression Screening,  for what situation would a response of “NA” be used as opposed to a  response of “0″? A: For (M1730) Depression Screening, a response of “NA” to the PHQ-2 scale would be used in patients who are unable to respond to the assessment, as in patients who are unresponsive. A [...]

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In regards to M1910, if all factors are included is this a complete assessment? Or is another standarized protocol to be used?

Q: In regards to M1910, which asks has “the  patient had a multi-factor Fall Risk Assessment (such as falls history, use of multiple medications, mental impairment, toileting etc.”,  if all these factors are included is this a complete assessment? Or is another standardized protocol to be used? A: In order to answer “Yes” to M1910 [...]

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If a registered nurse opens the case and the patient was referred to PT, but the PT wasn’t able to do the evaluation within the 5-day assessment period, can the RN indicate “006″ on M2200?

Q: If a registered nurse opens the case and the patient was referred to physical therapy, but the therapist wasn’t able to do the evaluation within the 5-day assessment period, can the RN indicate “006″ on M2200? Or should they leave “000″? A: If a registered nurse completes the start of care assessment, it would [...]

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Can an RN complete a Discharge OASIS as a non-visit discharge if a therapist made the last home visit?

Q: Can a registered nurse complete a Discharge OASIS as a non-visit discharge if a therapist made the last home visit? A: It would be acceptable for a registered nurse to complete the Discharge OASIS comprehensive assessment as part of a non-billable visit, if a therapist made the last home visit. Assessment data would reflect [...]

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If you are doing a ROC assessment in the middle of the episode, should you answer M0110 “NA”- No Medicare case mix group to be defined by this assessment?

Q: If you are doing a ROC assessment in the middle of the episode, should you answer M0110 “NA”- No Medicare case mix group to be defined by this assessment? I believe this is the correct answer since there are no SCIC adjustments, but have not been able to get a clear answer.  We do [...]

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When the patient returns to the agency during the last five days of an episode, when should the resumption of care assessment and recertification assessment be completed?

Q: When the patient returns to the agency during the last five days of an episode, when should the resumption of care assessment and recertification assessment be completed? A: If the patient returns to the agency during the last five days of the episode after a qualifying inpatient facility admission, a resumption of care assessment [...]

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