Key Facts about Coding Section GG to Document

Functional Performance

The current audit activity in Skilled Nursing Facilities is focused on reproducibility of MDS payment data – primarily Section GG Coding and Functional Performance Scores. This session will focus on the current definitional and coding instruction for Section GG in the October, 2024 RAI Manual. The entire team must update their knowledge of the time frames and requirements for coding self-care and mobility because the manual instructions have been enhanced in the October, 2023 update. A complete review of the terminology, steps for assessment, definitions of specific skills included in the assessment, time frames for required documentation, CMS terminology and calculation process. The calculation of the Functional Performance Score of GG Coding will be discussed as well as the impact of the F.P.S scores on Part A Payment. The entire IDT, Clinical and Operational leadership will benefit from the core discussion points of this session to improve accuracy of GG coding and internal processes to respond to medical record requests.

Objectives: 1. Describe the structure of the documentation supporting Section GG coding for the Self Care and Mobility 2. Review the RAI Manual Instructions for the definitions and skills in the October, 2023 Manual update 3. Identify the key issues for IDT members to create accurate codes and functional performance scores 4. Identify policies needed to prepare records to respond to audit requests 5. Discuss current 5-Claim Audit activity and patterns of documentation reviews

Date: November 21, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Where: The Alliance Training Center, 103 E. State St. Alliance, Oh

Cost: $125 per person

NAB Approved for 6 hours

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