This 6 week, 6 session webinar series provides MDS section-by-section coding guidance under PDPM and insights for optimal data collection, supportive documentation and consistent coding accuracy.  Live sessions are completed weekly over 6 weeks and review key MDS sections under PDPM.  
 
All webinars will begin at 2:00pm ET.

January 23, 2020
Clinical Category and Comorbid Conditions (MDS Sections I and J)

Course Description:
This webinar will review MDS items in sections I and J used to determine the resident’s Clinical Category which directly impacts the PT, OT, and SLP case-mix groups as well as comorbidities that can further impact the SLP and NTA components under PDPM. ICD-10 mapping will be emphasized along with guidance on effective systems for ensuring ‘active’ diagnosis reporting in section I.

Learning Objectives
1. Understand the factors involved in determining a resident’s PDPM Clinical Category
2. Identify conditions that impact the SLP and NTA components and how they are reported on the MDS
3. Develop effective systems to promote diagnosis specificity and reporting of ‘active’ conditions on the MDS

Recommended Attendees: MDS staff, Nursing, QA, Admissions, Coders/Medical Records, Staff Development

Registration Information:
Pricing:   $75 LeadingAge Connecticut member/webinar
               $95 Non Member/webinar           

CEUs:    1.25 CT NHA and NAB Approved Contact Hours per webinar.
 
Registration is for one computer login access per webinar.