Coding Instructions

for Z0200A, Case Mix Group
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If the state has selected a standard payment model, this item will usually be populated
automatically by the software data entry product. Otherwise, enter the case-mix code
calculated based on the MDS assessment.
Coding Instructions for Z0200B, Version Code
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If the state has selected a standard payment model, this item will usually be populated
automatically by the software data entry product. Otherwise, enter the case mix version
code in the spaces provided. This is the version code appropriate to the code in Item
Z0200A.
Coding Instructions for Z0200C, Is this a Short Stay assessment?
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Code 0, no: if this is not a Short Stay assessment.
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Code 1, yes: if this is a Medicare Short Stay assessment.
Coding Tip
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The standard RUG-IV grouper automatically determines whether or not this is a Short
Stay assessment. MDS software typically makes this determination automatically.