“We can make sure we have documentation and accurate MDS coding to ensure we have the accuracy on the quality measure reports.” Providers also could check for any missing data generally and ensure ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized updates to MDS 3.0 technical specifications, item sets, and the RAI User’s Manual for FY2026, effective October 1, 2025. These include ...

As the 2026 fiscal year settles in, skilled nursing facilities are facing a pivotal moment in reimbursement accuracy: the CMS Final Rule has finalized significant updates to PDPM ICD-10 mappings and ...