IRF-PAI

[MistyR_46049]

Is there anything for IRF-PAI auditing/coding?

 

[Lori]

CMS has this resource available:

THE INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY – PATIENT ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT (IRF-PAI) TRAINING MANUAL:

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare-fee-for-service-payment/inpatientrehabfacpps/downloads/irfpai-manual-2012.pdf

 

[MistyR_46049]

Thanks, if anyone finds anything more current please let me know! Thanks for this!

 

[Tiffany]

Thanks, if anyone finds anything more current please let me know! Thanks for this!

I have links I have saved myself on this type of coding. Please see below:

Alicia did a webinar on IRF coding a few years ago with good info: https://www.cco.us/irf-coding-inpatient-rehabilitation-facility-coding-video/

This link is from CMS for updated info and on the left-hand side of the screen it provides additional links for info: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/InpatientRehabFacPPS/IRFPAI

AHIMA offers good info on IRF-PAI coding:

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Coding

Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) have unique coding and documentation requirements that create special challenges for IRF coding professionals. The reimbursement model for IRFs involves the assignment of case mix groups (CMGs). In order to determine the optimal CMG, the coding...

journal.ahima.org

AHIMA Releases Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Toolkit | Journal Of AHIMA

As healthcare delivery is increasingly moving from acute care facilities and into outpatient and post-acute settings, patient data is moving along with it.

journal.ahima.org

How to Address IRF Coding Challenges | Journal Of AHIMA

A Tuesday roundtable presentation, "Challenges for HIM at the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility," addressed issues such as limited educational opportunities for HIM professionals specific to

journal.ahima.org

 

[MistyR_46049]

very helpful thanks!