CMS is offering Pocket Guides to assist providers in assessing and coding self-care and mobility, falls, and pressure ulcers/injuries. The pocket guides provide a quick reference for important terms and definitions that promote coding accuracy. These resources are for providers in Home Health Agencies (HHAs), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). Topics:

  • Pocket Guide #1: Coding for Self-Care and Mobility Items. 
  • Pocket Guide #2: Definitions for Coding Section J Fall Items. 
  • Pocket Guide #3: Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Stages and Definitions.  

The pocket guides are available under the Downloads section of the Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training page for each setting:

If you have questions about accessing the resources or feedback regarding the trainings, please email the PAC Training Mailbox (PACTraining@EconometricaInc.com). Content-related questions should be submitted to the setting specific help desk:

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel spent her first 12 years at LeadingAge Kansas as a powerhouse advocate and leading voice for our membership and for the aging services field. Now, as President and CEO, she is committed to maintaining a laser focus on advocacy efforts and investing more resources toward ensuring members remain leaders in aging services. Rachel received a bachelor's degree at Bard College at Simon's Rock in Massachusetts and her Juris Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law. When asked why she works at LeadingAge Kansas, Rachel replied, “I believe strongly in the mission of LeadingAge Kansas, and I am humbled every day knowing so many truly special people allow us to be their voice in Topeka and beyond.” You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.