The more comorbidities a patient has, the more medications he or she probably requires. PDPM consists of five case-mix adjusted components: Physical therapy (PT) Occupational therapy (OT) Speech-language pathology (SLP) Nursing Non-therapy ancillary (NTA) PDPM also includes a variable per diem (VPD) adjustment that adjusts the per diem rate to reflect varying costs throughout a patient's stay. Its interesting to note that the data CMS provided, that I am using here, came from some assessments that we no longer will be doing. The general method for calculation of any NTA category is as follows: Suctioning? Under PDPM, long-term care facilities will receive reimbursement based on services that each resident receives. Visit www.TrainingInMotion.org for more details of how we can help you achieve your PDPM goals. Great info! ordered by the patients attending physician in the facility. Love what you read? NTA Componenet NTA Component NTA Comorbidity Score NTA Case Mix Group CMI 12+ NA 3.25 9-11 NB 2.53 6-8 NC 1.85 3-5 ND 1.34 1-2 NE 0.96 0 NF 0.72 Presumption of Coverage Comorbidities Included in NTA Comorbidity Score and Assigned Points Condition/Extensive Service MDS Item Points HIV/AIDS SNF Claim ICD-10 B20 8 Parenteral IV Feeding: Level High 2 &r}p")|@ O&]LpLk| Mvl(Pv[C0AMfxYp&NymfJXdO@QhCec*2-K8P3Tjp6'+Q :~_%`n/[w}_,0-|:%?h6'#%?7?\o(@Ln 9w9Fhe`P8B09@(@DT\QG+ (CQ {dX r4`H*B4,&0hl3()%zI[)jCN8{SNa%PED~ eT T(m:l] 43FH&"@`BN`Kk(f endstream endobj 1696 0 obj <>stream to trailer CMS identified 50 conditions and services that were related to an increased cost for skilled nursing facilities. info@proactivemedicalreview.com, Blog by Jessica Cairns, RN, RAC-CT, CMAC, and Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Deep Dive into Federal Regulations in a Year, Mission Possible: SNF Department Head Briefing, https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/Downloads/2020-Coding-Guidelines.pdf, https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient- Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/MDS30RAIManual.html, https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/SNFPPS/Downloads/PDPM_Fact_Sheet_NTAComorbidityScoring_v2_508.pdf, https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/SNFPPS/Downloads/PDPM_Fact_Sheet_AIDS_v3_508.pdf, Special Treatments/Programs: Intravenous Medication Post-admit Code, Special Treatments/Programs: Ventilator or Respirator Post-admit Code, Special Treatments/Programs: Transfusion Post-admit Code, Major Organ Transplant Status, Except Lung, Active Diagnoses: Multiple Sclerosis Code, Active Diagnoses: Asthma COPD Chronic Lung Disease Code, Bone/Joint/Muscle Infections/Necrosis Except: Aseptic Necrosis of Bone, Active Diagnoses: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Code, Other Foot Skin Problems: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Code, Special Treatments/Programs: Tracheostomy Care Post-admit Code, Active Diagnoses: Multi-Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) Code, Special Treatments/Programs: Isolation Post-admit Code, Specified Hereditary Metabolic/Immune Disorders, Special Treatments/Programs: Radiation Post-admit Code, Stage 4 Unhealed Pressure Ulcer Currently present, Psoriatic Arthropathy and Systemic Sclerosis, Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Vitreous Hemorrhage, Other Foot Skin Problems: Foot Infection Code, Other Open Lesion on Foot Code, Except Diabetic Foot Ulcer Code, Complications of Specified Implanted Device or Graft, Bladder and Bowel Appliances: Intermittent catheterization, Special Treatments/Programs: Suctioning Post-admit Code, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myelofibrosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Other Connective Tissue Disorders, and Inflammatory Spondylopathies, Diabetic Retinopathy Except: Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Vitreous Hemorrhage, Nutritional Approaches While a Resident: Feeding Tube, Disorders of Immunity Except: RxCC97: Immune Disorders, Pulmonary Fibrosis and Other Chronic Lung Disorders. Coding of these areas will affect the Speech Case Mix Index. 0000002742 00000 n This can be revised if there is a change in a patients condition which requires additional skilled services such as IV medications which were not administered initially. In the past, we only checked this box even if the resident was a diabetic and also had retinopathy. Notice there is a big pocket of low NTA rates that covers most of Iowa. Other SLP co-morbidities picked up from the grouper software include the checkboxes for I4300 (aphasia), I4500 (stroke/CVA/TIA), I4900 (hemiplegia/hemiparesis), I5500 (traumatic brain injury), O0100E2 (tracheostomy while a resident), and O0100F2 (ventilator/respirator while a resident). And lastly, an update on therapy revenue codes and the claim CMS Transmittal 2270 from March 13, 2019 states that beginning October 1, 2019, the Medicare contractor will no longer require therapy services to be present on SNF or Swing Bed claims. Group therapy now allows for as few as 2 residents and as many as 6 residents. background-color: #2c4a88; Involve the Interdisciplinary Team. The MDS nurse should be alert to these changes to ensure timely completion of the required MDS assessment. Patients are assigned a clinical category based on the primary diagnosis for SNF stay. RUG-IV vs Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Prior to October 1, 2019, all SNFs which participate under the Medicare program are paid under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). 0000001690 00000 n The individual NTA conditions have points ranging from 1 to 8. As under the previous RUGIV model, the presence of an AIDS diagnosis continues to be identified through the . We earn 1 NTA point for second or third degree burn coded in M1040F. (This isnt going to work well on mobile devices, FYI.). Conduct interview assessments for the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), and Mood ON ASSESSMENT REFERENCE DATE (ARD) OR A DAY PRIOR TO ARD. Under PDPM, Section GG drives PT and OT, and nursing which affects reimbursement. 2207 Morgan Ave, Suite D Do whatever you want with a SKILLED: fill, sign, print and send online instantly. Facilities must ensure efficient processes are in place when selecting the primary diagnosis. In summary, the NTA component is an important component to capture and reimburse the facility for costly medications and supplies that are needed to support patient characteristics. All disciplines should complete all their assessments ON TIME to CAPTURE all skilled services and accurately calculate residents daily rate PRIOR TO completion and transmission of the MDS 5-day assessment. 437 0 obj <> endobj Le^#N"TaAKTt Additionally, PDPM applies variable per diem payment adjustments to three components, PT, OT, and NTA, to account for changes in resource use over a stay. ~,/-I\!/JfB. Reimbursement for these services is covered under the State of Californias Medi-Cal program or privately paid by the patient if he/she does not qualify under the Medi-Cal program. Classifications from the RUG-IV assign patients to payment classification groups, called RUGs, within the payment components: Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services, Rehabilitation, Extensive Services, Special Care High, Special Care Low, Clinically Complex, Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance Problems and Reduced Physical Function. The Non-Therapy Ancillaries (NTA) component of PDPM can significantly increase revenue depending on MDS and ICD-10 coding. It more accurately accounts for expenses and isn't overshadowed by therapy. and the grouper software will pick it up from I8000. Admitted in the Skilled nursing facility (SNF) within a short time (generally 30 days) of leaving the hospital and require skilled services related to hospital stay. As outlined in the SNF PDPM technical report, CMS was looking for the new reimbursement plan to account accurately and appropriately for the increased costs associated with caring for patients with AIDS. Any delay in getting this information is going to be problematic. You can also zoom in to see detail. The visualization is interactive. With supportive documentation, it can be coded in I5600. Ensure you have staff who are trained in ICD-10 coding. 0000006001 00000 n Remember, a diagnosis has to be active and documented by a physician or nonphysician extender to qualify as an NTA item. Next you multiply the case-mix index by the rate, either rural ($74.56) or urban ($78.05). This isnt exactly a new problem, but it didnt drive reimbursement before. MDS 3.0 Section I Thats a lot of white space. (PPS) based primarily on the type and intensity of therapy services provided to the patients regardless of their acuity, unique characteristics, specific needs, or goals. We also qualify for Special Care Low in the Nursing Category when there is an application of a dressing to the foot with the ulcer. Other ancillary services include room and board, activity planning, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance of fixtures/equipment. Resolved conditions should not be listed since therapy would not be treated for a resolved condition. 66y% CMS identified a list of 50 conditions and extensive services that were associated with increases in NTA costs. In it, youll find the 1,612 codes that map to the different comorbidities. Report the diagnosis code that provides an 18% add-on to the nursing component when coded on the UB-04 even when not coded on the MDS. A year later, he falls and sustains a hip fracture. This NTA CMI is added to the other components to calculate the total reimbursement for the patient. Character 3: Nursing Case Mix Group (NSG CMG) Character 4: NTA Case Mix Group (NTA CMG) Character 5: Assessment Indicator HIPPS Code PT/OT CMG SLP CMG NSG CMG NTA CMG HIPPS Code A TA SA ES3 NA A B TB SB ES2 NB B C TC SC ES1 NC . The Patient-Driven Payment Model focuses on the patients unique characteristics and needs based on diagnosis which arise during inpatient hospital stay. 0000002038 00000 n The calculation of payments is based on the five case-mix adjusted components: Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Language Pathology (SLP), Nursing and Non-therapy ancillary (NTA). The list includes diagnosis codes, which will be recorded in the I8000 section of the MDS. When the severe skin burn is also coded in MDS section I8000, we qualify for the Nursing Clinically Complex Category. Hospitals | Specialties Postpartum Preeclampsia Diagnosis and Management Postpartum preeclampsia is a condition that can affect women from the time after delivery and up to 6 weeks after. The idea is that the facility should be paid for the care they are delivering, based on the patients characteristics. We earn 1 NTA point and qualify for Nursing Category Special Care Low for a Stage IV Pressure Ulcer when coded in M0300. endstream endobj 1697 0 obj <>stream The NTA component, together with the nursing and non-case mix components, make up the total reimbursement for a patient day under Medicare Part A. NTA classification is based on the presence of certain comorbidities or use of certain extensive services. More than half of them come from I8000 and many of these have multiple qualifying ICD-10 diagnosis codes. Adjustments to the PDPM rates include: 2.3% reduction in FY 2023. additional 2.3% decrease in FY 2024. SAMPLE Task List for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) November 23, 2022. (4.0CSVMEB3nHSQ(9gvNtp}|srUzUX/%3vf+R6Fe Kb`Mr"yWz~tck~>1gK\,)?yt_Jy2Z2poUa-GFjRC'.`?/`;Mwk!$e#W,rLz:+ZL`Y4;Z%Up|h\/nzD]#N. hrmct In order to determine the patients NTA comorbidity score accurately, providers must identify all comorbidities for which a resident would qualify, then total the points. Anyone involved with ICD-10 coding should have ready access to the coding guidelines. For more information on preparing for the transition to PDPM, register for our 9-Part PDPM Webinar Series. The southwest of the US, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia would have the highest NTA rates. If the 25% is exceeded, a non-fatal warning will appear on the final validation report during the MDS submission process. No paper. var divElement = document.getElementById('viz1528375166404'); var vizElement = divElement.getElementsByTagName('object')[0]; vizElement.style.width='100%';vizElement.style.height=(divElement.offsetWidth*0.75)+'px'; var scriptElement = document.createElement('script'); scriptElement.src = 'https://public.tableau.com/javascripts/api/viz_v1.js'; vizElement.parentNode.insertBefore(scriptElement, vizElement); Use the rate filter to show only the highest or lowest NTA rates. ;iHIBK = >N]Y}dZ}HvtZ04D8YV4r4Od^/NJ x/i"9WirMdy2d*{E^lEu}Jg t@C`[aNOGgg0?bd'r EVm@Av;*%f?Wp :1&[+cZhqhU;IKBU Also, there is a 25% combined limit on concurrent and/or group therapy. Seek advice from experts, trainers and other MDS nurses when needed to clarify any areas in the MDS assessment or PDPM calculation. When also coded in I8000, I69.091 will also contribute again to the case mix group because it is on the SLP comorbidity list. 0000008175 00000 n 0000189184 00000 n Lastly, lets look a little more closely at rural versus urban. Q: Our EMR system will calculate the BMI. endstream endobj 452 0 obj <>stream Custodial care does not require the assistance of a licensed staff. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) realizes that the cost impact of medications, at the time of admission, is extensive. ENSURE TO CAPTURE EVERYTHING PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE 5-DAY MDS ASSESSMENT! ,: >i*S7O=X8ZA'ic2+(!olVz`zz_"K@I The higher the score, the higher the NTA rate. A SANE nurse is an RN who has been trained to examine and assess clients who have a reported a sexual assault. The patients NTA comorbidity score is the sum of the points associated with each relevant comorbidity. AVONA confirms that rural facilities do indeed have lower NTA case-mix. The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), is fast approaching with implementation set for October 2019. No software installation. With such a close relationship to payment, it is critical the staff member(s) responsible for ICD-10 coding are knowledgeable in this area. Perhaps the most "transformative" component relates to Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA) Services. We earn 1 NTA point for second or third degree burn coded in M1040F. Basic versions of many 2019 AHCA PDPM Academy copyrighted document resources and webinars are available to . When reviewing the CMI components driving PDPM reimbursement it's important to consider the critical role of the Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA) score. Not having the correct codes can have a domino effect and result in missed reimbursement, or claim inaccuracies. (difference of NE-NF and NA-NB). View fullsize Formulate a PDPM group to review the chart and come up with the residents primary or principal diagnosis and do the ICD-10 clinical category mapping. Yes, you can, just not in I0020B. His claim's principal diagnosis is Parkinson's Disease. Sometimes the code may be a qualifier for other PDPM components, sometimes it won't be. I am sure we'll continue to understand even more as the months go by. (10 items fit). The NTA case-mix groups are based on NTA score ranges: 0 (NF), 1 2 (NE), 3 5 (ND), 6 8 (NC), 9 11 (NB), or 12+ (NA), according to table 17, NTA Case-Mix Groups, in chapter 6 of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 Users Manual. A Knowledgeable and Compassionate partner. The PDPM program has six payment components. The provider will report on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) each of the comorbidities that a person has. o NTA = All NTA items identified with a value of two or more points on the NTA table. HUO0~^iq3N&@-0*Si$L9)-ziwg';q_}(Ak"CwKi "@~|iA`!c The functional scoring is based on residents performance in. With this component being paid at a 3x rate for 1st 3 days of stay, its important to quickly and accurately identify and code patient conditions. Condition/Extensive Service Source Points Aseptic Necrosis of Bone MDS Item I8000 1 Asthma COPD Chronic Lung Disease MDS Item I6200 2 The PT and OT payment would be based on: primary reason for SNF care and functional status at admission The sum of the lowest per diem rate under each PDPM component, plus the non-case-mix component is the: default code Which of the following is NOT a case-level adjustment for a MS-LTC-DRG long term stay outlier You can rely on us. The FY 2022 SNF PPS Final Rule: Learn the Facts behind the headlines Part 2 ICD-10 Revisions and PDPM. Dietitians are classified in the NTA discipline. Therefore, the code in I0020B must be directly related to the I0020 Primary Medical Condition. Lets breakdown the PDPM model to better understand how reimbursement is determined. Classroom Walkthrough Checklist Resource Center K 12 Resources Frontline Education April 18th, 2019 - Broken Arrow Public Schools a large urban suburban district with deep roots in the community serves more than 19 000 students Recognized as one of the top Inappropriate Schizophrenia Diagnosis/Coding and Survey Citation Posting, Regulatory Reminders: Consolidated Billing Update 2023, Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified, Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot, Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified knee, Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified site, Pneumococcal arthritis, unspecified joint, Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot, Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified tibia and fibula, Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site, Direct infection of unspecified joint in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified hip, Direct infection of unspecified knee in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified shoulder, Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified tibia and fibula, Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified femur, Direct infection of vertebrae in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified thigh, Direct infection of multiple joints in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere, Other acute osteomyelitis, multiple sites, Staphylococcal arthritis, unspecified ankle and foot, Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission, Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, Infection and inflammatory reaction due to unspecified internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter, Embolism due to internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter, Embolism due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter, Other mechanical complication of unspecified internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter, Dislocation of unspecified internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter, Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter, Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal fixation device of unspecified site, initial encounter, Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter, Other mechanical complication of aortic (bifurcation) graft (replacement), initial encounter, Other mechanical complication of other internal orthopedic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter, Breakdown (mechanical) of internal fixation device of unspecified bone of limb, initial encounter, Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis, initial encounter, Mechanical loosening of unspecified internal prosthetic joint, initial encounter, Broken internal joint prosthesis, unspecified site, initial encounter, Embolism due to genitourinary prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter, Secondary esophageal varices without bleeding, Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding, Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites, Antineoplastic chemotherapy induced pancytopenia, Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy, Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia, Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia, Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia, Acute and chronic postprocedural respiratory failure, Acute pulmonary insufficiency following thoracic surgery, Acute and subacute infective endocarditis, Acute and subacute endocarditis, unspecified, Endocarditis and heart valve disorders in diseases classified elsewhere, Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, with status 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unspecified, Unspecified inflammatory spondylopathy, site unspecified, Refractory anemia without ring sideroblasts, so stated, Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified, Disorder involving the immune mechanism, unspecified. CMS 100-2 Chapter 8 Series Part I: Access to Medicare Part A Benefits In a SNF. CMS stated in the final rule for FY 2023 that they intend to take a more cautious approach to mitigate the potential negative impacts on the nursing home industry with this parity adjustment by spreading it across a two-year period. PDPM or Patient-Driven Payment Model is the new system, replacing the RUG-IV, for calculating reimbursement by Medicare in the skilled nursing setting. I would really like to see how item I8000 changes on a resident from the 5 day to later assessments. Determinants of Payment on MDS Assessment, Section GG Rehab and Nursing Functional Score, Interdisciplinary Team Members Documentation, Nursing, Social Services, Dietary and Activity Staff), Conduct interview assessments for the Brief Interview for Mental Status (, indicating if resident has a swallowing disorder especially if on a mechanically altered diet (Puree or mechanical soft diet). Rehab and Nursing staff should complete the Section GG on the MDS form for indicated ADL tasks on Day 1-3 of admission with the admission date as Day 1. At the direction of the attending physician, a patient needs skilled care from and/or under the supervision of a skilled nursing or therapy staff daily. Highlights: color: white; by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2020 | Audits, Compliance, Education, MDS, Medical Review, PDPM. The new nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) may be overwhelmed with the numerous tasks required of the position. hl .center {text-align: center;}, Foot Code, Except Diabetic Foot Ulcer Code, Once we have totaled the score from the table above, we use it to map to a case-mix group and case-mix index. I wish I could be in your training the 29th. In preparation we listened to every webinar we could find, we attended all the training we could, we visited the on-line discussion groups, we dreamed about it, had nightmares about it, we Googled it, and we read all the articles we could find hoping to comprehend all facets of PDPM. The AHCA Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Resource Center provides AHCA provider members with a suite of original content, tools, and training options and resources to assist providers in how to be successful in implementing the new Medicare Part A PDPM SNF PPS, effective October 2019. Verify coding, dont assume. Recently, a provider stated that its not that important because the QM high risk determination includes impaired mobility and transfer, which most of their residents with pressure ulcers already have, so that already qualifies them for high risk even if I5600 is not coded. Below is a summary of the determinants of payment and which section on the MDS assessment form they are derived from. Do not be apprehensive to query the physician if a diagnosis is not clear or is suspected and not documented. These skilled services are for a medical condition that is a hospital-related medical condition treated during the three-day qualifying inpatient hospital stay (not including the day of discharge from the hospital). Understanding the Value of the MDS Nurse Under PDPM, Psoriatic Arthropathy & Systemic Sclerosis, Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Myelofibrosis. Request for labs, imaging studies and surgical reports whichever is applicable. This is to offset the high cost of medications and supplies that would be required to support the patient characteristics with these NTA conditions upon admission. This information is essential. Far more items than would actually fit on the MDS 3.0 Instrument. Variable Per Diem Adjustment Factors and ScheduleNTA. But toward the end of January, reporter Maggie Flynn poked holes in the idea that ICD-10 mastery was a necessity. hb```b``ia`e`ff@ a(meU=r%::@`uH@V01:000x1p`5`gy4AuG/Dg* ZF:&'[-@ >` t!R For the Non-Therapy Ancillary Component, each diagnosis has a corresponding score which is multiplied to the federal NTA case mix index. These components for classification and payment include: Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Therapy (ST), Non-therapy Ancillary (NTA) as well as Nursing. Share our insider knowledge and tips! The required MDS data would be entered in the sub-items listed below the item group identifier. This gives you enough time to prepare for their implementation of any changes as MDS assessments are time sensitive. a" I54043lquizzes/446951 (Question 2 5 / 5 pts The 0000006770 00000 n With every dollar spent on nutrition screening and interventions, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has reported savings of $3.25 3. MDS 3.0 RAI Manual. Highlights: Hiring both part-time 2 days/week and full-time 4-5 days/week (benefits for FT only) Hours: Monday-Friday ~7am to 4pm; no evenings, weekends, call, or holidays . Based on that, I have made you an extreme cheat sheet, that you should use with extreme caution. Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA) classification in PDPM is determined by the presence of certain conditions or the use of certain extensive services that were found to be correlated with increases in NTA costs for SNF patients. Remember that after the 3 day interrupted stay he is considered a new admission for purposes of Part A PDPM. To assist stakeholders in understanding the potential impacts of the proposed PDPM, we are providing a provider-specific impact analysis file, which details the estimated . PDPM includes a new pay category, the non-therapy ancillary or NTA. h2430Q0P0430S0 It may also include a condition that started while the patient was getting care in the SNF for a hospital-related medical condition such as antibiotic medications via intravenous (IV) route to treat infections even if it was not the reason the patient was admitted to the acute hospital. In the absence of specific documentation, you may use positive tests, procedures, hospitalization for symptoms).