Yesterday I wrote a quick post regarding the news that CMS was about to issue the SNF Final Rule for Fiscal Year 2019. Today, the text is available. Official publication in the Federal Register is set for August 8th. Readers may access the text here: SNF 2019 Final Rule
I will have analysis and more information available regarding the Final Rule implications for providers later today. NOTE: Biggest implications center on the shift away from RUGS IV to PDPM (new payment model). That shift/change occurs 10/1/19 unless otherwise delayed. On this site, on the Reports and Other Documents page, there is a PDPM calculation worksheet for download. You can also access it here via this link: PDPM Calculation for SNFs
The worksheet is a good tool/review to grasp the basic mechanics of PDPM and how rates are/will be derived.
