Things are changing - again!
- Reta Underwood
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What's New –
May 23, 2025Â
UPDATED: Draft MDS 3.0 Item Sets version 1.20.1v3-Section_R_removed
The draft Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version (v)1.20.1v3-Section_R_removed and Item Matrix v1.20.1v3-Section_R_removed are now available in the Downloads section.Â
This version of the MDS v1.20.1 item sets (v3) does not include items R0310. Living Situation, R0320. Food, R0330. Utilities and replaces item R0340. Transportation with item A1255. Transportation. The final MDS item sets v1.20.1 will be posted in late summer, depending on the decisions finalized in rulemaking.
The SNF PPS Proposed Rule is available here: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2025-0031/document
Why is it important? In the post-acute world of SNF/NH the RAI Process which houses the MDS standardized assessment and is considered the primary resident document that sets payment rates for both state Medicaid programs and the federal Medicare PDPM reimbursement system, benchmarks quality and drives survey process for the facility one must be up-to-date or risk everything. Accuracy is key in this process to ensure compliance, collect proper payment and to provide clinical care and services.