Melinda Renshaw|RN|RAC-CTA|LNHA|Revenue Integrity Specialist
The MDS Guru
Helpful tips and tricks for the MDS/ LTC Reimbursement Professional
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Melinda Renshaw|RN|RAC-CTA|LNHA|Revenue Integrity Specialist
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
The MDS Guru Episode 32 - How to claim respiratory therapy on the MDS 04.10.2024 7:29
Send us Fan Mail What interventions should we put into the orders? Should I care plan the breathing treatments? What is a respiratory nurse? Tune in for all the answers!
The MDS Guru Episode 31 - QM General Questions 24.09.2024 5:24
Send us Fan Mail A few general QM questions, a mini Q & A. Tune in now!
The MDS Guru Episode 30 - Missouri Medicaid Case Mix Q & A Part 3 18.09.2024 6:06
Send us Fan Mail Should the IDT meeting note for section GG be before the ARD? Is chronic lung disease the same as respiratory failure?
The MDS Guru Episode 29 - The Mo Medicaid Case Mix Review IDT Note For Section GG 10.09.2024 4:29
Send us Fan Mail We know what it takes to substantiate your section GG answers. Also, what is the requirement for calorie documentation via PEG tube?
The MDS Guru Episode 28 - The Missouri Medicaid Case Mix Reviews Feedback 04.09.2024 4:25
Send us Fan Mail We now have some feedback from the Myers & Stauffer reviews.
The MDS Guru Episode 27 - The Missouri Medicaid Case Mix Review Entrance Conference 22.08.2024 5:23
Send us Fan Mail We review the forms and procedures of the case mix reviews that are coming from Missouri Medicaid.
The MDS Guru Episode 26 - More Missouri Medicaid Case Mix Q & A 14.08.2024 8:41
Send us Fan Mail We have more questions asked and answered of Myers & Stauffer for MO Medicaid Case Mix Reviews
The MDS Guru Episode 25 - Missouri Medicaid Case Mix Review Questions 08.08.2024 8:59
Send us Fan Mail I have sent your questions to Myers & Stauffer and received answers. Let's review them!
The MDS Guru Podcast Episode 24 - Missouri Medicaid Case Mix Reviews 30.07.2024 5:55
Send us Fan Mail Myers & Stauffer are to begin PDPM case mix reviews for Mo Medicaid. There is published guidance now & a FAQ document.
The MDS Guru Episode 23 - Section GG 24.07.2024 7:47
Send us Fan Mail Section GG Review
The MDS Guru Episode 22-The Nasty 2% APU deduction 16.07.2024 6:11
Send us Fan Mail How does MDS avoid receiving this deduction for your home? What fiscal year is CMS currently collecting data for? We have the info!
The MDS Guru Episode 21 - The Five Star Rating 10.07.2024 4:24
Send us Fan Mail The CMS 5 Star rating is derived from 15 measures. Why is this important to MDS? Tune in here for details!
The MDS Guru Episode 20-The Conclusion of the QM's that affect your Medicaid rate 02.07.2024 3:10
Send us Fan Mail The Missouri Medicaid VBP incentive QM's that are frozen until Jan 2025 are discussed along with the remaining ones that are included in that calculation.
The MDS Guru Episode 19-The QM's that affect your Medicaid rate 25.06.2024 4:49
Send us Fan Mail Do you know how to fix the QM's that affect the VBP, that affects your Medicaid case-mix? We can help. Tune in.
The MDS Guru Episode 18-The Nursing Function Score 18.06.2024 4:57
Send us Fan Mail Your residents nursing function score plays a significant role in the Missouri Medicaid CMI. Tune in now for the details.
The MDS Guru Episode 17-Want to increase your nursing component for your CMI? 13.06.2024 3:49
Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about how to increase your nursing component for your Missouri Medicaid CMI!
The MDS Guru Episode 16-A Missouri Medicaid plan for CMI 05.06.2024 2:38
Send us Fan Mail How Missouri Medicaid plans to pay LTC regarding CMI
The MDS Guru Episode 15-The GG Discharge Function Score 15.05.2024 6:42
Send us Fan Mail What 11 items is CMS using for this from GG? They are different than the PDPM reimbursement related items.
The MDS Guru Episode 14 - Ftag 577 07.05.2024 2:40
Send us Fan Mail Let's review this tag.
The MDS Guru Episode 13 - The TPE program 30.04.2024 3:23
Send us Fan Mail Have you received your requests for your 5 skilled ADR's?
MDS Guru Episode 9-Are you MDS survey ready? 02.04.2024 6:31
Send us Fan Mail What is an 802 Matrix? Surveyors want what?
MDS Guru Episode 8-General Questions? 26.03.2024 3:16
Send us Fan Mail Just a few questions with answers.
The MDS Guru Episode 7 - QM's & the VBP 19.03.2024 4:36
Send us Fan Mail What QM's affect your Medicaid rate and how does this happen? You will need the last page of your cost report and a facility level QM report. Join us!
MDS Guru Episode 6-A Prospective Medicaid rate? 05.03.2024 4:16
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how your current CMI would affect your Medicaid rate? Grab your cost report and listen in!
MDS Guru Episode 5-IPA/extra OBRA assessment? 27.02.2024 6:19
Send us Fan Mail Should I do an IPA? Can I do an extra quarterly or should I do a significant change assessment?
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