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Determining RICs Case Mix Group |
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Admitting nurse uses the Liaison Admission Form to determine if the patient is a Rehabilitation Candidate, determining whether the patient has insurance payment ability. Once approved the liaison schedules admission. |
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The physician uses the H&P Examination Form to document the exam. This includes: 13 H&P Forms covering 21 RICs categories, Comorbidities contributing to the impairment or disability as well as correct wording for physician diagnosis reimbursement. |
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Determines the FIM Score - the key element to determining the Case Mix Group. The worksheet addresses the Assessment of Activities of Daily Living and the level of the patient's independence. |
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All of this information is necessary in determining the correct Case Mix Group (CMG) for your patient's stay, and assigning the patient a specific payment amount for the stay. An error in this documentation process could result in inadequate funds for the services rendered. |
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