Tennessee

Tennessee Division of TennCare

Tennessee Division of Health Care Finance and Administration

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting firm that provides professional accounting, consulting, data management and analysis services to government-sponsored healthcare programs. Myers and Stauffer LC is a contractor for the Tennessee Division of Health Care Finance and Administration. If you have any questions about this information, please contact us.

Important Contact Information

Case-Mix Index, Resident Roster, and Web Portal Questions
Phone: 800.773.8609
Email: TNHelpDesk@mslc.com

Case-Mix NF Rate Setting and Cost Report Filing Questions
Phone: 800.374.6858
Email: TNCaseMix@mslc.com

Emergency Medical Services Web Portal Questions
Phone: 800.374.6858
Email: TNEMT@mslc.com

Case-Mix, Resident Roster, and Nursing Facility Rate Setting

Providers may access the following information through this webpage:

Provider training: Information and registration details for upcoming training events.
Downloads: Downloadable case mix index documents, web portal user guide information, FAQ documents, and Medicaid cost report forms for Medicaid participating nursing facilities.

Provider Training

Case Mix Overview

New Providers and Changes of Ownership

Cost Reports, Crosswalk, and Stepdown Allocation

Fair Rental Value and Capital Updates Training 2022

Introduction to Time-Weighted CMI Resident Rosters

Last modified: Fri. November 10th, 2023

Live Case Mix Rate Setting Overview Slides (May 21, 2018).pdf

Last modified: Fri. November 10th, 2023

Last modified: Fri. November 10th, 2023

OBRAPDPM MDS Items Effective 10.1.2020 (Webinar).mpeg

Last modified: Fri. November 10th, 2023

OBRAPDPM MDS Items Effective 1012020 (Slides).pdf

Last modified: Fri. November 10th, 2023

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

Basic Case Mix Training - June 2022

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS Entrance Conference Information_New_Form.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS Exit Conference.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS Facility Statistical Information.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS Facility Survey Letter.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS Medical Records Request.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS No Supporting Documentation.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS Notification of Estimated Review Date.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

TN MDS Review Summary Letter.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

FAQs - Basic Case Mix Training - June 2022.pdf

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Recording - Basic Case Mix Training - June 2022 (AM Session).mp4

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Recording - Basic Case Mix Training - June 2022 (PM Session).mp4

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Slides - Basic Case Mix Training - June 2022.pdf

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Basics Webinar - September 2023

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

FAQs - PDPM Basics Webinar - September 2023.pdf

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Recording - PDPM Basics - SDRs and PDPM Overview - September 2023.mp4

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Recording - PDPM Basics - Section GG and the Review Process - September 2023.mp4

Last modified: Mon. November 13th, 2023

Slides - Case Mix Review Process - PDPM Basics - September 2023 .pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

Slides - PDPM Overview - PDPM Basics - September 2023.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

Slides - Section GG - PDPM Basics - September 2023.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

Slides - Supportive Documentation Requirements - PDPM Basics - September 2023.pdf

Last modified: Wed. November 15th, 2023

Last modified: Thu. June 13th, 2024

Recording - Post Hold Harmless Training - June 2024.mp4

Last modified: Thu. June 13th, 2024

Slides - Post Hold Harmless Training - June 2024 .pdf

Last modified: Thu. June 13th, 2024

QuILTSS 16 Submission and Scoring Training 2023 12-13.mp4

Last modified: Fri. December 15th, 2023

QuILTSS 16 Template and Scoring Training FINAL 2023 12-13.pdf

Last modified: Thu. December 14th, 2023

TN ERC Compliance Documentation Review-2021.mpeg

Last modified: Fri. January 21st, 2022

Tennessee Medicaid CR Webinar Slides (PDF).pdf

Last modified: Fri. January 21st, 2022

Downloads

Capital Improvement Update Request Form 2018 08-20.xlsm

Last modified: Fri. January 21st, 2022

FAQs - Case Mix Reimbursement System.pdf

Last modified: Fri. January 21st, 2022

FAQs - TN Medicaid Supplemental Cost Report.pdf

Last modified: Fri. January 21st, 2022

Frequenly Asked Questions - PDPM.pdf

Last modified: Sat. February 18th, 2023

Principle Valuation Appraisal Data Sheet.pdf

Last modified: Fri. January 21st, 2022

TN NF CHOW Direct Care Spending Floor Waiver.pdf

Last modified: Fri. January 21st, 2022

TN NF Medicaid Supplemental Cost Report Template 2023 04-05.xls

Last modified: Thu. June 1st, 2023

Review Resources

Last modified: Mon. April 22nd, 2024

2024 TN Time-Weighted Case Mix Index Report Calendar.pdf

Last modified: Tue. December 5th, 2023

Last modified: Tue. November 7th, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions - September 2023 Webinar.pdf

Last modified: Fri. October 20th, 2023

RUG-IV 48-Grouper

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

Calculation Guide-48-RUG IV.pdf

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

State Review Policies

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

Facility Request for Review Cancellation Policy.pdf

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

Health Records Policy.pdf

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

Medical Record Correction Policy.pdf

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

Supportive Documentation Requirements

Last modified: Thu. November 30th, 2023

Supportive Documentation Requirements User Guide (Revised 5-27-22).pdf

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

Supportive Documentation Requirements User Guide PDPM (Effective 9-1-23).pdf

Last modified: Thu. November 30th, 2023

Last modified: Mon. February 19th, 2024

Time-Weighted CMI Resident Roster User Guide-PDPM Nursing Classification System (Rev. January 2024).pdf

Last modified: Mon. February 19th, 2024

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

TN Portal User Guide (Revised August 2022).pdf

Last modified: Mon. August 21st, 2023

Emergency Medical Services

Providers may access the following information through this webpage:

Provider training: Information for upcoming training events.
Downloads: Downloadable event information.

Provider Training

TN EMS - Cost & Utilization Report Training 2024 03.12.pdf

Last modified: Fri. March 29th, 2024

TN EMS Web Portal Training Slides 2023 03-29.pdf

Last modified: Fri. March 29th, 2024

Tennessee EMS Cost & Utilization Report Training-20240327 1803-1.mp4

Last modified: Fri. March 29th, 2024

Tennessee StatLog Web Portal Training for Annual EMS Cost & Utilization Report Submissions-20240320 1805-1 (1).mp4

Last modified: Fri. March 29th, 2024

Downloads

2024 Ambulance Assessment Revenue Report Memo 02.26.2024.pdf

Last modified: Wed. February 28th, 2024

EMS COST & UTILIZATION REPORT TEMPLATE_v.1.5.xls

Last modified: Tue. April 9th, 2024

Myers and Stauffer Web Portal FAQ_v.1.1.pdf

Last modified: Fri. March 24th, 2023

TN EMS Cost & Utilization Report Training Announcement 2024 03-27.pdf

Last modified: Tue. March 5th, 2024

TN EMS Web Portal Training Announcement 2024 03-20.pdf

Last modified: Tue. March 5th, 2024

Tennessee StatLog Web Portal - Provider User Guide v1.1.pdf

Last modified: Fri. March 24th, 2023

Web Portal Registration Form 2023 11-30.xls

Last modified: Thu. November 30th, 2023

DSH and CPE

Providers may access the following information through this webpage:

Provider training: Information for upcoming and past training events.
Downloads: Downloadable event information.
Resources: Instructions, portal user forms, relevant rules and regulations.

Provider Training

2020 Tennessee DSH and CPE Training - Recording.mp4

Last modified: Mon. April 17th, 2023

2020 Tennessee DSH and CPE Training - Slide Deck.pdf

Last modified: Mon. April 17th, 2023

2020 Tennessee DSH and CPE Training - Transcript.vtt

Last modified: Mon. April 17th, 2023

Downloads

Web Portal Registration Form v20210819.xls

Last modified: Mon. April 17th, 2023

Resources

Have a TennCare Civil Rights Complaint? TennCare’s real-time complaint form is available at: https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/members-applicants/civil-rights-compliance.html

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— State Principal Financial Specialist

“We have been extremely pleased with the services that Myers and Stauffer provides and recommend them without hesitation to assist you with your audit needs.”

— State Medicaid Client

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— State Principal Financial Specialist

“I looked at them as being a role model and ideal vendor. They always met deadlines. They always were flexible. They always were helpful. They always produced things that were accurate, certainly timely. Everything was really tops.”

— Association Director (Formerly with a State Medicaid Agency)

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— State Medicaid Client

“They have never, ever disappointed me. They’ve always been outstanding.”

— State Principal Financial Specialist

“You guys do a lot to ‘make it happen’ … I don’t forget that.”

— State Medicaid Client

Myers and Stauffer “staff conduct themselves in a highly professional manner when working with both state agency personnel and providers of health care services.”

— State Principal Financial Specialist

“Myers and Stauffer makes my job easier. They do complex work so that we can focus more attention on planning and future projects. They help me sleep at night.”

— State Principal Financial Specialist

“We have received the benefit of education, knowledge, and context from Myers and Stauffer’s effective communication.”

— Director (A State Office of Inspector General)

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