Question

Which of the following PDPM components of care is not adjusted by characteristics of the resident?

a) Nursing
b) Physical Therapy
c) Non-Therapy Ancillary
d) Speech-Language Pathology

Answer 1

The non-therapy ancillary component of care in the PDPM is not adjusted by the characteristics of the resident.

Step-by-step explanation:

The PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model) is a payment system used in skilled nursing facilities to determine Medicare reimbursement based on the needs of the residents. The components of care included in the PDPM are nursing, physical therapy, non-therapy ancillary, and speech-language pathology. Out of these components, the non-therapy ancillary is not adjusted by the characteristics of the resident.