Mobile reference app for MDS coordinators

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MDS Coach & Ardee

Instant access to CMS coding guidance, RAI Manual rules, PDPM payment logic, and audit prep — plus Ardee, an AI assistant built for MDS-specific questions.

Ardee the MDS Coach AI assistant

Ardee

AI MDS Assistant · Always on

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NTA points
Section I coding
PDPM components
CAA triggers
Audit prep
How do I find missed NTA points in Section I?
Section I diagnoses drive NTA points — review active conditions coded in I0100–I8000. Common missed points: ESRD, malnutrition, pressure ulcers, and IV medications. Cross-check the NTA comorbidity list against the medical record and physician orders for the 7-day lookback before the ARD.
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Features

Your complete MDS reference toolkit

CMS coding guidance, RAI Manual rules, PDPM logic, and audit tools — all in one mobile app built for working coordinators.

CMS coding guidance

Instant access to CMS coding rules by section — cross-referenced with RAI Manual chapter, lookback periods, and common errors.

Searchable Q&A library

Hundreds of real-world MDS Q&As organized by section — find answers to complex coding scenarios fast.

PDPM payment logic

Understand exactly how Section I, GG, and other items map to PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and NTA payment components.

Training modules

18 modules covering assessments, PDPM, Section GG, daily workflow, and teaching MDS to nurses.

Audit prep tools

Checklists and documentation tips to prepare for MDS audits — know what surveyors look for before they arrive.

Ardee

Ardee AI assistant

Ask any MDS question in plain language and get a clinical, accurate answer — trained on RAI Manual guidance and PDPM rules.

Meet Ardee

Your AI-powered MDS assistant

Ardee is built specifically for MDS coordinators. Ask any question about CMS coding rules, PDPM payment components, RAI Manual guidance, CAA triggers, or audit documentation — and get a clear, accurate answer instantly.

Ardee doesn't guess. Every answer is grounded in CMS and RAI Manual guidance so you can code with confidence.

  • CMS coding & RAI Manual Q&A
  • PDPM component breakdowns
  • CAA trigger identification
  • Audit prep & documentation tips
  • Available 24/7, no binder required
Ardee

Ardee

AI MDS Assistant · Powered by CatzCode

Q: Which Section I diagnoses add NTA points for ESRD?

Ardee: ESRD is captured in I1500. It carries 6 NTA points — one of the highest-weighted comorbidities on the NTA list. Confirm active treatment (dialysis) is documented in the medical record within the 7-day lookback.
Resources

Tools & references to support your work

Everything you need to stay current on MDS requirements, coding changes, and PDPM updates.

CMS

RAI Manual Updates

Stay current with the latest CMS RAI Manual revisions, errata, and Q&A releases.

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TRAINING

MDS Training Hub

18 self-paced modules covering assessments, PDPM, Section GG, daily workflow, and teaching MDS to nurses.

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REFERENCE

PDPM Calculator

Estimate PDPM payment components based on your MDS coding — PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and NTA.

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About

Built by nurses, for nurses

MDS Coach is a product of CatzCode LLC, a Florida-based mobile app development company focused on healthcare technology. We build tools that help clinical professionals work smarter — starting with the MDS coordinators who carry some of the most complex documentation responsibilities in post-acute care.

MDS Coach is a registered nurse-designed platform providing instant access to CMS coding guidance, RAI Manual rules, PDPM payment logic, audit prep tools, training modules, and Ardee — an AI assistant trained specifically on MDS clinical content.

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Pricing

Simple, affordable pricing

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Free

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  • ✓Basic CMS coding reference
  • ✓5 sample Q&As per section
  • ✓3 training modules
  • ✓2 Ardee AI questions per day
  • ✗Full RAI Manual access
  • ✗Full searchable Q&A library
  • ✗PDPM rate estimator
  • ✗All 18 training modules
  • ✗Unlimited Ardee AI access
  • ✗Audit prep tools
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Pro

$2.99/mo

$2.99/mo or $30/year

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  • ✓Full CMS coding guidance
  • ✓Full RAI Manual access
  • ✓Full searchable Q&A library
  • ✓All 18 training modules
  • ✓Unlimited Ardee AI questions
  • ✓PDPM rate estimator
  • ✓Audit prep tools
  • ✓Offline access
  • ✓Priority support

Pay monthly at $2.99 or save with the annual plan at $30/year — less than a cup of coffee a month. Cancel anytime.

Start coding with confidence

MDS Coach is free to use. Built by an RN — because coordinators deserve a reference tool that actually keeps up with them.