Re: Therapy minutes

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It is inappropriate for therapy minutes to be recorded in 15-minute increments for Part A - for the MDS or for billing.  Actual minutes must be reported.  See page 3-187 of the RAI User's Manual.   Rena   In a message dated 10/30/03 1:58:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone had experience with a therapy company that always records their time in 15 minute increments.  It has been discussed that this would be a flag if they continue.  Does anyone know where to find the reg re: minutes that appear to be rounded is a flag.   Thanks for the help   Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC) "Setting the standard for SNF MDS/PPS education" President, RRS Healthcare Consulting Services 17210 Russet Street San Diego, CA 92127 858-592-6799 858-592-6800 (fax) 858-254-0851 (mobile) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.AANAC.org