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Medical necessity requirements for skilled nursing facility (SNF) admissions

This questionnaire is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when screening a new patient for a SNF admission. This criteria is required to meet Medicare guidelines for a…

Medical necessity requirements for skilled nursing facility (SNF) admissions

This questionnaire is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when screening a new patient for a SNF admission. This criteria is required to meet Medicare guidelines for a…

Skilled nursing facility (SNF) demand bill

Read this article to learn more about skilled nursing facility (SNF) demand billing.

Skilled nursing facility (SNF) leave of absence

Read this article to learn more about billing a skilled nursing facility (SNF) leave of absence claim.

Checklist: Skilled nursing facility (SNF)

This checklist is intended to provide health care providers with a reference for use when responding to additional documentation requests for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services.

Resolving claims overlapping a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay

Is your facility receiving denials for a claim overlapping a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay? Claims overlapping with a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay can occur for several reasons. This…

Public health emergency billing guidance for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)

CMS allows programmatic waivers for impacted states under Section 1135 of the Social Security Act (SSA) for declared emergencies.

Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) January 1 revalidation deadline indefinitely suspended

Read for information regarding SNF revalidation deadline suspension.

Breakdown of common Minimum Data Set (MDS) errors: Sections D - E - GG

 Sections D - E - GG Section D: Mood D0150 Resident Mood Interview (PHQ-2 to 9©) 

Fast facts: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) helpful hints

Read this article for helpful hints for SNF claim reviews by CERT.