Home Health CY 2022 Proposed Rule Released
CMS released its proposed home health payment rule for CY 2022 on June 28, 2021. Read the must-know details for home health providers to stay informed.
CMS Extends Phased-in Participation of Review Choice Demonstration in Florida and North Carolina
CMS announced December 22, 2020 that they will be extending the phased-in participation of the Review Choice Demonstration for home health agencies in Florida and North Carolina until March 31, 2021.
New COVID-19 ICD-10 Codes Effective January 1, 2021
As we saw in April 2020, there again will be an expedited release of ICD-10-CM codes related to COVID-19 effective January 1, 2021.
In Case You Missed It: Home Health Compare Tool Retired, Data Refresh Delayed Until 2022
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the last refresh for the Home Health Compare is delayed until 2022 and Care Compare replaces Home Health Compare Tool.
CMS RAP Changes
Learn more about the No-Pay RAP effective January 1, 2021, what this change means for your HHA, and actions you can take now to prepare.
CY 2021 Final Home Health Payment Rule Released: What you need to know
CMS released its final home health payment rule for 2021 on October 29, 2020. We’ve outlined important aspects of the final rule that home health providers need to know to stay informed and keep operations running smoothly.
What You Need to Know About the ICD-10-CM Updates for FY 2021
October 1, 2020 is just around the corner, meaning it’s time for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to release the home health ICD-10-CM update files for FY 2021.
6 Steps to Success Under the FY 2020 Hospice Final Rule
In Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020), hospices will be mandated to provide an election statement addendum upon request from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). With new election benefit requirements enacted as a condition of payment as soon as October 1, 2020, it is time for your organization to prepare for these changes.
Beat the Audit Heat: Ensure Quality Home Health Medical Necessity and Face-to-Face Documentation
Inadequate medical necessity and face-to-face (F2F) documentation are the source of many denials, and auditors will look specifically for accurate F2F and medical necessity documentation that supports the skilled services provided to patients.