Power of the Pen

The more time goes on, the more scrutiny healthcare is under.  Documentation, billing, rules and regulations—when did healthcare divert the focus from patient care to regulatory obedience? In the area of therapy documentation, the pressure is on!  There is so much...

ICD-10: MY STAFF IS TRAINED! … Aren’t They?

As of today, August 7, 2015 there are 54 days until ICD-10 is mandatory.  Did you train your staff?  If not, please don’t wait any longer!  The time is NOW!! ICD-10 is not an easy transition for health care providers, coders, MDS Coordinators, and Business Office...

ICD-10 Is Just Around the Corner!

We are now 86 days away from the implementation of ICD-10! Are you ready? If not, you do not have much time to waste. I do not think another pause is in our future, but you never know!! CMS and AMA Announcement ICD-10 training is imperative for MDS Coordinators,...

Medicare Denials: What Nursing Facilities Should Know

  “Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game.” ~ Donald Trump   Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) strive for quality of care, quality of life, helping residents return to the community and...

Too Many Hands in the Cookie Jar? We say no….

Therapy documentation compliance requires close attention by the skilled nursing facility.  Ensuring that your therapy documentation has met necessary regulatory guidelines is essential.  In most cases, it is the responsibility of the therapy contract provider to...