While the April 2026 ICD-10-CM update may appear to be a routine annual refresh, it introduces significant structural shifts in coding logic that directly affect MDS 3.0 assessments and PDPM payment ...

Anyone working in skilled nursing today understands how much is being asked of providers. Staffing challenges, reimbursement changes, survey pressure and quality ...

As the 2026 fiscal year settles in, skilled nursing facilities are facing a pivotal moment in reimbursement accuracy: the CMS Final Rule has finalized significant updates to PDPM ICD-10 mappings and ...