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HOMECARE Q&A
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March 04, 2010 -

Can our agency bill Medicare for one skilled nursing visit to administer the flu vaccine if the patient is currently active, receiving other skilled services, and we get a physician’s order?

February 25, 2010 -

Must we issue an HHABN to our hospice patients?

February 18, 2010 -

What is a standardized tool for OASIS-C?

February 11, 2010 -

Are we permitted to provide physical therapy at a day-care center for a patient is there five full days a week?

February 04, 2010 -

What impact did OASIS-C have on utilization outcomes?

January 28, 2010 -

Are custom-fitted splints, walker trays, and sliding boards subject to the consolidated billing requirement?

January 21, 2010 -

Must the plan of care include parameters for monitoring patients with chronic conditions?

January 14, 2010 -

Can you tell me the mandatory topics for home health aide in-services?

January 07, 2010 -

What’s this I hear about having to report ICD-9 codes for the stages of pressure ulcers?

December 17, 2009 -

How often must our agency’s infection control committee meet?

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