Primary diagnoses must convey the actual reason for referral. Avoid symptom codes. See example codes in our guide.
As of January 1, 2020, physicians need to sign home health orders more quickly to avoid care delays, meaning home health companies will be hounding you more frequently than ever before under the new PDGM payment model. Signing on paper simply won’t work.
Post our one-page Physician’s Guide in your office so everyone knows what to expect and your patients get the care they need.
PDGM (Patient-Driven Groupings Model) cut the 60-day episode into two 30-day payment periods, requiring claims to be submitted every 30 days with every order signed and more specific diagnoses.
Primary diagnoses must convey the actual reason for referral. Avoid symptom codes. See example codes in our guide.
Sign your orders within 5 days to ensure agencies can submit claims on time and not delay care.
Make it easy on yourself.
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