Tuesday, January 28, 2014

CMS Post New Guidance for Homebound Status

CMS published MLN Matters Number SE1405 on January 13, 2014.  This report concerned information related to the requirements for the Face-To-Face Encounters.  It also laid out a brief description on the homebound status that would be required for patients to receive home health care.  It is very important for all home health agencies to carefully document homebound status. 

SE1405 actually listed the narrative requirements to document homebound status including some examples.  This publication will be a good reference for you and your staff.

To download the information please utilize the following link:


https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1405.pdf

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