Frequently Asked Question of the Month:
Is the therapy evaluation/assessment alone enough to consider the visit skilled?
No. In home health, while an evaluation does require a therapist’s skills, it is not considered a visit for reimbursement purposes alone. However, if a skilled intervention is delivered in addition to the evaluation, then it would be considered a visit and should be documented accordingly.
Symbria is committed to maintaining a high standard and level of communication with our clients and employees regarding clinical education, PDGM understanding, patient assessment, home health regulations, and coding efficiency. As a result, the Home Health Insider was born. In this monthly offering, we hope to provide some valuable information that can foster a quality level of care that meets the needs of the patients that we serve.