Which component of the PDPM involves assigning point values to certain conditions and
extensive services based on various MDS items? correct answers Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA)
What is the total NTA score and what does it classify? correct answers It is the sum of all points
which classifies a resident into one of 6 case mix groups
How many NTA case mix groups are there? correct answers Six
Which NTA Case Mix Group does a Comorbity Score of 12+ fall into? correct answers NA
(Case Mix 3.25) Highest/Most Acute Level
Which NTA Case Mix Group does a Comorbity Score of 9-11 fall into? correct answers NB
(Case Mix 2.53) Second Highest Level
Which NTA Case Mix Group does a Comorbity Score of 6-8 fall into? correct answers NC (Case
Mix 1.85) Third Highest Level
Which NTA Case Mix Group does a Comorbity Score of 3-5 fall into? correct answers ND (Case
Mix 1.34) Fourth Highest Level
Which NTA Case Mix Group does a Comorbity Score of 1-2 fall into? correct answers NE (Case
Mix 0.96) Fifth Highest Level
Which NTA Case Mix Group does a Comorbity Score of 0 fall into? correct answers NF (Case
Mix 0.72) Lowest/Least Acute Level
Which condition is the only NTA condition worth 8 points each? correct answers HIV/AIDS
Which condition is the only NTA condition worth 7 points each? correct answers Parenteral IV
Feeding: Level High
Which condition is the only NTA condition worth 5 points each? correct answers Special
Treatments/Programs: Intravenous Medication Post-admit Code
Which condition is the only NTA condition worth 4 points each? correct answers Special
Treatments/Programs: Ventilator Post-admit Code
Which two NTA Conditions are worth 3 points each? correct answers Parenteral IV Feeding:
Level Low & Lung Transplant Status
In regards to Variable Per Diem Adjustment Factors, the NTA component of PDPM is paid out
at ____ times for days 1 thru 3, and then reduced to ____ times for days 4-100. correct answers
3.0; 1.0