CMS Video Tutorials to Assist with Coding Specific Section GG Items

Dan Ciolek

The SNF PPS Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) relies on accurate coding of several MDS Section GG mobility and self-care items that impact the PT, OT, and Nursing component per-diem case-mix payment rates.  On June 7, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a series of short videos to assist providers with coding select Section GG items on the OASIS, IRF-PAI, LTCH CARE Data Set, and the MDS. These videos, ranging from 4-12 minutes, are designed to provided targeted guidance using simulated patient scenarios. To access the videos, click on the links below:

• Coding GG0110. Prior Device Use with Information From Multiple Sources (3:58)
• Decision Tree for Coding Section GG0130. Self-Care and GG0170. Mobility (11:56)
• Coding GG0130B. Oral Hygiene (4:25)
• Coding GG0170C. Lying to Sitting on side of bed (4:33)