Winning at PDPM

Resident conditions and resource needs drive reimbursement under the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Successful facilities have developed systems to effectively recognize and capture the differences among residents, particularly in the utilization of resources....

Ask Proactive – We have a patient with a stage IV pressure injury to the ankle that is being treated with a wound vac, which is changed 3x/week. Does this meet the criteria for skilled coverage under Medicare Part A in the SNF?

Q: We have a patient with a stage IV pressure injury to the ankle that is being treated with a wound vac, which is changed 3x/week. Does this meet the criteria for skilled coverage under Medicare Part A in the SNF?   A: The Medicare Benefit Manual Chapter 8...