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Q&A: A resident on a skilled Medicare Part A stay passed away on day seven following admission. Does the 5-Day PPS assessment have to be moved to the day prior to the death in facility (DIF), or can a separate DIF tracking record and a separate 5-Day be set on day seven?

Question: A resident on a skilled Medicare Part A stay passed away on day seven following admission. Does the 5-Day PPS assessment have to be moved to the day prior to the death in facility...

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