CMS entirely re-writes rules for medical review of a SNF chart

SUBJECT: Medical Review of Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Bills I. SUMMARY OF CHANGES: The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to update chapter 6.1, Medical Review of Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Bills. EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 2016 *Unless otherwise specified, the effective date is the date of service.  IMPLEMENTATION DATE: June 28, 2016 www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/... 6.1 - Medical Review of Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Bills 6.1.1 - Skilled Nursing Facility Qualifying Inpatient Stay 6.1.2 – Types of SNF PPS Review 6.1.3 – Bill Review Requirements 6.1.4 – Bill Review Process 6.1.5 - Workload