Anchor Point Clinical Audit
MDS & PDPM Audit for Skilled Nursing

Section GG accuracy, held to a fixed reference point.

Independent monthly review of MDS assessments and PDPM classification — clinical-led, priced openly, and reported in dollars, not just checkboxes.

MDS #128 · Facility 04SAMPLE FINDING
Item reviewedGG0170C — Bed Mobility
Scored on assessment04  Independent
Supported by documentation02  Substantial/Max Assist
Effect on case-mix groupFunction score shifts one tier
Estimated exposure: $1,140 / quarter for this resident alone — before portfolio-wide extrapolation.
Why this exists

Every point on Section GG moves real money.

PDPM ties reimbursement directly to functional scoring and clinical category — which means a single mis-scored self-care or mobility item doesn't just risk an audit finding later. It changes the per diem rate today.

01

Case-mix, not just compliance

An inaccurate score doesn't only create audit exposure — it can under- or over-state a resident's PDPM group immediately, on the very claim it's submitted with.

02

Most facilities have no second reviewer

A 2–10 building operator rarely has budget for a full-time MDS/PDPM specialist, so scoring goes out the door reviewed once, by the person who entered it.

03

Pricing shouldn't be a mystery

Most audit firms in this space gate pricing behind a sales call. We publish ours, because a flat, known rate is easier to budget against than a quote.

What's included

One monthly audit cycle, three things checked.

A defined sample of MDS assessments per facility, reviewed against the same standard your own PPS coordinator is held to.

Area
What we check
What you get

Section GG scoring

Functional (self-care & mobility) items checked against the supporting clinical documentation on file.

Item-level findings, flagged by direction of risk (under- or over-scored).

PDPM classification

Case-mix group placement across all PDPM components, traced back to the MDS items driving it.

A classification-accuracy summary with the case-mix impact of each flagged item.

Documentation completeness

Whether the clinical record actually supports what was coded, not just whether a field was filled in.

A written findings report with dollar-impact estimates, delivered on a fixed monthly date.

Engagement cadence

Four steps, on repeat every month.

1

Secure intake

Assessments are shared through a HIPAA-compliant channel under a signed BAA — never a generic form or shared drive.

2

Clinical review

A licensed RN with PPS/MDS coordination experience reviews the sample against Section GG and PDPM standards.

3

Findings report

Item-level findings with dollar-impact estimates, organized by resident and by risk direction.

4

Monthly cadence

The same process repeats each cycle, so trends across residents and MDS coordinators surface over time.

Pricing

Published rates, scaled to census — not a quote form.

Flat monthly retainer per facility. Exact sample size and price are confirmed at contract, but the range below is real, not a placeholder.

Single Facility
$500 – 750 / mo
  • One building
  • Defined monthly sample of assessments
  • Full written findings report
Regional Portfolio
Custom
  • 6–10 facilities
  • Dedicated review cycle & reporting calendar
  • Priority scheduling for new findings

Rates reflect the current launch pricing model and scale with sample size and facility census.

Data & compliance

Resident data is PHI. We treat it that way from day one.

No assessment data moves through a generic form, spreadsheet tool, or general-purpose AI product. Infrastructure and process are built around the same obligations your facility already operates under.

  • Signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) before any resident-level data is shared.
  • De-identification available for an initial sample review, before a full engagement begins.
  • Findings reports name items and scores only — never used for any purpose beyond the audit itself.
  • Review scope and access are limited to what the audit requires — nothing broader.
Who's behind it

Clinical judgment, paired with review discipline.

Clinical Lead

RN & PPS Coordinator

A licensed registered nurse with hands-on experience overseeing Section GG scoring and PDPM classification inside a skilled nursing facility — the same standard applied here is the one used on the floor.

Operations Partner

Review Systems & Delivery

Background running quality-assurance workflows for a commercial claims review team, applied here to build the intake process, review cadence, and reporting that make a monthly audit repeatable.

See what a sample finding looks like on one of your own files.

Email hello@anchorpointclinicalaudit.com