RUG-III Classifications: What They Are and Their Impact on Skilled Nursing Facilities
RUG-III, or Resource Utilization Groups, Version III, classifies residents in skilled nursing facilities. It organizes them into Medicare payment groups based on their resource needs. This system includes various classification groups, such as rehabilitation groups and extensive services. RUG-III employs interRAI assessments for precise categorization. The system consists of 53 categories, which determine Medicare reimbursement … Read more