RAC-CTA Course - Managing the PDPM for the Advanced Medicare Specialist


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Upon completion of this training course, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the methodology and philosophy of the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) and the general framework of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
  • Audit the six components of PDPM for accuracy
  • Calculate the daily per diem under PDPM
  • Understand the PPS assessment schedule
  • Identify common missteps associated with PDPM

The course was written by Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

1.75 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 29, 2027.

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