Ron Orth

Senior Analyst: SNF Regulations and Clinical Reimbursement, Relias

Ron is a registered nurse with over 25 years experience in the healthcare field with 15 of those years in the long term care industry. Ron’s presentations on Medicare regulations, PPS, MDS and other topics of interest to the long-term care industry have been featured throughout the United States and in Canada. In addition, Ron has also completed all requirements with the American Health Information Management Association to qualify as an Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer and Ambassador.

Posts by Ron Orth

Pandemic Results in Early Implementation of COVID-19 ICD-10-CM Code

The CDC has issued an off-cycle update to the ICD-10-CM code set to include a new diagnosis code of U07.1, COVID-19, for coronavirus disease 2019.

Posts by Ron Orth

Pandemic Results in Early Implementation of COVID-19 ICD-10-CM Code

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 6: Putting It All Together

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 5: Assessment Requirements

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 4: Non-Therapy Ancillaries Case Mix Groups

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 3: Nursing Case Mix Groups

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 2: Therapy Case Mix Groups

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 1: Laying the Foundation

SNF Beneficiary Notices Under Medicare Part A: Complying with F582

CMS Prepares to Implement New SNF/NF Survey Process

MDS Updates, New Items and Some Surprises for October 1, 2017

CMS Releases First Round of SNF QRP Review and Correct Reports

CMS provides First Look at Potential New SNF Payment System

Your 2017 Readmission Rates May Impact Your Overall Reimbursement Beginning FY 2019

RAI Update Round Up for October 1, 2016

CMS Updates SNF Five-Star System to Include New Quality Measures – July 2016

CMS Introduces Six New Quality Measures and Upcoming Changes to The Nursing Facility Five-Star Rating System