The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) was initiated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 1, 2019. This model bases skilled nursing facility (SNF) payments on resident-specific clinical characteristics and needs. This course provides an in-depth look at the various rate components, the variable rate adjustments, the assessment schedule, and other policies related to this payment system.
The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) was initiated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 1, 2019. This model bases skilled nursing facility (SNF) payments on resident-specific clinical characteristics and needs. This course provides an in-depth look at the various rate components, the variable rate adjustments, the assessment schedule, and other policies related to this payment system.

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 2.50 contact hours for participating in this course.

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).

Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)

Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)

Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.50 contact hours for participating in this course.

Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 2.50 contact hours.

North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

South Carolina Board of Long-Term Health Care Administration (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)

Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Outline:
Section 2: The PDPM Definitions and Components
Section 3: The Variable Per Diem Adjustment Schedule
The Variable Per Diem Adjustment Schedule
Section 4: PDPM and MDS Coding
MDS Item I0020B: PDPM Primary Diagnosis
Additional ICD-10 Diagnosis Coding on the MDS
Section 5: MDS Items J2100-J5000: Surgical History
MDS Items J2100-J5000: Surgical History
Section 6: MDS Section GG Function Scoring
MDS Section GG Function Scoring
Section 7: The PDPM Impact of MDS Section C
Section 8: The PDPM Impact of MDS Section D
Nursing Categories and Section D
Section 9: The PDPM Impact of Restorative Nursing Services
The PDPM Impact of Restorative Nursing Services
Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance
Section 10: PDPM Case Mix Groups and Case Mix Indices
PDPM Case Mix Groups and Case Mix Indices
Section 11: Add-On Payments for HIV/AIDS Condition
Add-On Payments for HIV/AIDS Condition
Section 12: The PDPM Assessment Schedule
Section 14: The Interrupted Stay Policy
Interrupted Stay Policy Examples
Section 15: The PPS Discharge MDS and Coding Therapy Services
The PPS Discharge MDS and Coding Therapy Services
Section 16: Therapy Concurrent and Group Limits
Therapy Concurrent and Group Limits
Section 17: The Medicare Part A Administrative Level of Care Presumption
The Medicare Part A Administrative Level of Care Presumption
Section 18: All About PDPM HIPPS Codes
Section 19: The PDPM Methodology: Putting It All Together
The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.
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