Talino

Talino specializes in ER CCU MICU SICU LTC/SNF.

Latest Activity

1. Waiver

   Talino replied to MDSRN15's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   The waiver is a one time use. If this is the first time, there must be a wellness period (non-skilled) after exhausting benefits. If skilled level of care continued after exhaustion, the waiver can...

2. PDPM ARD

   Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Bill the default rate for 3

3. Surgical wound care

   Talino replied to GenaP's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   A surgical wound usually heals in less than 10 days unless comorbidities complicate the process. The MBPM Chapter 8 p33 specifies a prescribed dressing and aseptic techniques as a skilled service....

4. CMS form 672 and survey readiness (long)

   Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   You are correct to check the matrix manually and regularly and remove what flagged items do not apply. MDS software programs conduct logic tests based on CMS specs. The provider has to document...

5. Totally Dependent For Positioning

   Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Total. No physical exertion from resident transpired during the actual position

6. admitted from...2 questions

   Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   1. Hospital, even when admitted directly from the ER. 2. Hospice at home is

7. MDS Submission

   Talino replied to Carli's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   When the MDS had already been accepted, the resubmitted one will be rejected. Review the validation reports after every submission. It will show the status of each submitted MDS - accepted, rejected,...

8. Medicare days calculator

   Talino replied to 410rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Are you referring to the former calculator that shows due dates for 14, 30, 60,

9. coding communication

   Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Sometimes. The answers, not all, seemed

10. Significant change assessment

    Talino replied to Liza22's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Try to look into other areas that may contribute to the new pressure injury - change in nutrition status, ADL decline, increased incontinence, exacerbation of a clinical condition / comorbidities....

11. ICD10

    Talino replied to Liza22's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    S72.142D

12. CAAs and care plans

    Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Being the new kid in the block where ignorance is bliss, I can emphatize. I would probably start by printing the triggered CAA worksheet and share with the DON or care planner, seek their insight on...

13. Diagnosis Sheet/Covid

    Talino replied to Liza22's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The primary diagnosis should be the main reason for skilled service. If a patient is initially admitted after a hip fracture and requires skilled therapy, the occurence of COVID during his stay does...

14. payor source on discharge

    Talino replied to 410rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If Medicare was the primary prior and Medicaid would have been on day of discharge, select Medicare. The day of discharge is a non-billable day, hence, no payer is evidently responsible. For tracking...

15. COS after MLOA

    Talino replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You have up to 14 days to complete an MDS on reentry. If you forgo the quarterly, the SCSA will still need to be completed within 14 days of