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MDS 3.0, Section S Changes Effective October 1, 2013
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · Geriatrics·Provider Notice
Effective date
Oct 1, 2013
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
MDS 3.0 Section S has been revised with new items for enhanced Medicaid reimbursement eligibility (ventilator use, TBI services) and specialized unit tracking, plus altered SMI diagnosis coding structure. This affects how nursing facilities document resident conditions and eligibility for enhanced payments.
Action Required
Immediately: Nursing facility staff must update MDS 3.0 Section S completion procedures to include new items S0600 (enhanced Medicaid reimbursement criteria) and S0161 (specialized unit services), and revise SMI diagnosis reporting for items S1200A-I using the new primary/secondary/neither response structure. Access guidance documents on the HFS Long Term Care 2013 Provider Notices web page and contact Bureau of Long Term Care at 217-524-7245 with questions.