The best book for MDS help is now bigger and better—expanded to include RUGs 53, all new content, and the new Section W, plus a companion CD-ROM!
Completely revamped with all new content, HCPro’s top-selling MDS book, The MDS Troubleshooter, is now in its third edition. This means, not only will you get the most comprehensive information available on the MDS, but now you will also have the most current coding instructions in the industry today!
DAVE is back!
CMS' Data Assessment and Verification (DAVE) project is back to double-check your MDS accuracy. Don't give DAVE reviewers reason to scrutinize your MDSs—code them right the first time with The MDS Troubleshooter, Third Edition!
What’s new in the third edition?
- The most recent updates including RUGs 53 and Section W, plus RAI User’s Manual updates.
- New, expanded information on Sections G, M, N, P, T, V, and others.
- A NEW companion CD-ROM including customizable forms and checklists, plus FREE e-MDS access.
- A fresh new format featuring tabs for easy reference.
In addition to these must-have updates, The MDS Troubleshooter, Third Edition, helps you solve all of those persistently nagging MDS questions that plague you day-in and day-out when you fill out the MDS. The MDS Troubleshooter, Third Edition goes through the MDS step-by-step and in language you can understand.
In this practical guidebook, you’ll find:
- SECTION BY SECTION ADVICE on filling out the MDS, including a heads up on the pitfalls in each MDS section.
- FIELD-TESTED TIPS AND TOOLS for completing each section of the MDS—with special emphasis on sections that affect reimbursement.
- THE MDS CROSSCHECKER, a one-of-a-kind tool essential for checking accuracy and earning appropriate reimbursement.
- CLEAR INTERPRETATION of CMS’ confusing MDS coding instructions.
What’s so important about the MDS?
Correct coding can mean the difference between your facility having the resources to provide quality care and struggling just to stay afloat. Don’t let inaccuracies and inconsistencies affect your organization’s reimbursement a moment longer. Stop struggling, order The MDS Troubleshooter, Third Edition today!
The third edition of The MDS Troubleshooter now includes the e-MDS— the easiest MDS training product on the market!
Teach your new or temporary MDS coordinators to reach maximum productivity while ensuring accurate coding with this remarkable tool. It’s a $79 value that’s included on the CD-ROM that comes—FREE!—with your copy of The MDS Troubleshooter, Third Edition.
How does the e-MDS work?
Insert your CD-ROM and click on any field of the interactive MDS 2.0 form. You’ll be taken instantly to CMS’ full coding instructions for that area (no flipping through the bulky and confusing RAI User’s Manual). For the most challenging sections, you can click further to read MDS guru Rena Shephard’s exclusive coding instruction and tips.
It’s that easy!
Use the e-MDS as your “no-brainer” training tool for new or temporary MDS nurses, and as a quick reference to improve the productivity of experienced coders. The e-MDS is a must-have resource for every long-term care facility—and it’s FREE with your purchase of The MDS Troubleshooter, Third Edition.
About the author
Julia Hopp, MS, RN, CNAA, BC, has more than 20 years of experience in long-term care. She is currently the vice president of patient accounting at Paramount Health Care Company in San Antonio, and has worn many hats in the past, including: vice president of clinical services, director of reimbursement, director of nursing, nursing home administrator, and nurse consultant.
Ms. Hopp is a licensed nursing home administrator and a registered nurse with an American Nurses Credentialing Center Certification in nursing administration, advanced. She has a master’s of science degree in health services administration from the University of St. Frances in Joliet, IL.
Save money when you purchase multiple copies! Ask your customer service representative about money-saving
discounts and bulk orders. Call toll free 800-650-6787 or e-mail
customerservice@hcpro.com.
