Hot Topics: FINAL version of MDS 3.0 Data Specs Available

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) posted the FINAL version (V3.00.1) of the MDS 3.0 Data Specifications yesterday. This version is scheduled to become effective October 1, 2019.

Leadership Actions/Considerations:

1. Please note that revisions since the errata can be identified by looking for “post-errata” in the version notes for the items and edits.
2. The lookup file for the allowable ICD codes in item I0020B has been updated, and it is posted as a separate ZIP file.
3. Download files directly from CMS.gov. (see the downloads section)
4. Quickly access the files by clicking on the links below:

 

MDS 3.0 Data Specs (V3.00.1) FINAL 04-22-2019 [ZIP, 13MB]

PDPM_ICD_Codes_for_I0020B_FY2020 [ZIP, 764KB]

 

Pathway Health experts are reviewing the FINAL revisions and resources, education and products to ensure their alignment with the changes. For further information, contact us.