Are You Ready for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Review Choice Demonstration (RCD)?
In December 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a request for comments on the proposed Review Choice Demonstration Project, or RCD for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF). Comments were received, and CMS finalized the plan to roll out this pre-claim or post-payment review. This project was delayed due to the pandemic, however, it was never forgotten by CMS. The rollout in Pennsylvania is scheduled for June 17, 2024! What is the Demonstration…