While the April 2026 ICD-10-CM update may appear to be a routine annual refresh, it introduces significant structural shifts in coding logic that directly affect MDS 3.0 assessments and PDPM payment ...
We’re not even two months in, and trends for the Patient Driven Payment Model are beginning to emerge. Not surprisingly, these early findings fall into three categories: 1) The need for more education ...
As the 2026 fiscal year settles in, skilled nursing facilities are facing a pivotal moment in reimbursement accuracy: the CMS Final Rule has finalized significant updates to PDPM ICD-10 mappings and ...