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Successful flow in home health agency care operations from an initial client referral, or a notification of discharge to the home health visit relies heavily on coordinated efforts between multiple stakeholders. This process often needs to be ironed out frequently to remove the wrinkles of...

When caring for patients, time is not a passing commodity but a precious resource that requires careful management. Amidst the nature of home healthcare, optimizing workflow becomes more than just a convenience; it becomes an absolute necessity. This is where technology comes into play. ...

Things Your Agency Should Be Doing To Stay Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic On New Year’s Day, the Wall Street Journal reported the latest, emerging COVID-19 virus variants. Meanwhile, many countries face a second surge of coronavirus infections. This startling news leaves many agency owners and...

Can home health care agencies bill Medicare Part B for outpatient services? 

 

Outpatient Therapy Services BillingYes. According to CMS, outpatient therapy services may be provided by a home health agency to patients who are not homebound or otherwise are not receiving services under a home health plan of care (POC). These services are not paid under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS). The reimbursement for the outpatient therapy services is calculated using the Medicare Physician’s Fee Schedule (MPFS).