The MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Version 1.14 and related item sets go into effect 10/1/16 and can be found at:
www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursinghomeQualityInits/MDS30RAIManual.html.
- This version of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual incorporates the new Section GG: Functional Abilities and Goals, the new Part A PPS Discharge assessment, and clarifications to existing coding and transmission policy; it also addresses clarifications and scenarios concerning complex areas.
CMS Provider Training Regarding the new Section GG can be found on You Tube:
- Section GG Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNgQ3OSaxYg
- Section GG Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1JdQxjNOqE
- Section GG Part 3: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok3U2-mQymk
- Section GG Part 4: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRmMT_uYS8Y
- Section GG clarification from CMS can be found at:
www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Downloads/SNF-QRP-Questions-from-Training-August-2016.pdf.
- MDS Provider Users Guide and CASPER Reporting User’s Guide updated in September 2016 can be found at:
www.qtso.com/mdstrain.html.
- Updated HCPCS Codes for the billers can be found at:
www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/Downloads/R3603CP.pdf.
- Internet Only Manual Medicare 100-01, 02, and 04 can be found at:
www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/Downloads/R101GI.pdf.
- Internet Only Manual Medicare Policy Manual can be found at:
www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Transmittals/Downloads/R3612CP.pdf.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stacey Bryan at (573)751-6308 or Stacey.Bryan@health.mo.gov.