A MedLearn Article You Must Read if You Order Home Health Services

Effective January 1, 2011, the Affordable Care Act mandates that prior to certifying a beneficiary’s eligibility for the HH benefit, the certifying physician must document that he or she or an allowed non- physician practitioner (NPP) had a face-to-face encounter with the beneficiary. 

 

This article has actual example of appropriate documentation - if it isn't documented.......

 

This link is a must read if your providers order home health services:

Home Health Documentation Link