I’m concerned with the new mega- rule expenses and that maybe I need to rethink my need for SNF beds. What are your thoughts?
Ask the payment expert … about RAC nursing home audits
By
Patricia Boyer
Aug 01, 2013
We keep hearing about RACs in skilled nursing homes but we haven’t seen any in our state, so why should we worry about them?
Ask the Payment Expert about … how to calculate cost of care
Aug 06, 2016
Our referral hospital system is asking us what our cost of care is. How do I calculate that?
Ask the payment expert … about Medicare audit guidelines
By
Patricia Boyer
Aug 01, 2014
What guidelines should we use for a Medicare audit?
Ask the payment expert about … probe and educate reviews
By
Patricia Boyer
Jan 08, 2018
Are the probe and educate reviews occurring only in home health agencies or in skilled nursing facilities as well?
Ask the Payment Expert about … swing bed rehab
By
Patricia Boyer
May 08, 2018
I am seeking info about rehab services in a swing bed setting. I know services need to be daily and require a skilled caregiver. Can OT or SLP alone meet the criteria without PT or nursing, if the need...
Ask the payment expert: How can I make sure that my Medicare claims are correct?
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 02, 2012
I recommend every facility that gets reimbursement from Medicare complete a Medicare audit annually. You want to look at yourself the same way the government does.