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This document outlines the essential guidelines for physicians regarding face-to-face documentation in home health care. It emphasizes that the documentation on the MD Progress Note must be clearly labeled as “Face-to-Face” and include the encounter date. Additionally, the patient’s medical condition necessitating home health care, identification of medically necessary skilled services, and documentation of reasons for homebound status are all required as per the new CMS regulations. Compliance with these requirements is crucial for proper documentation and reimbursement.
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Free Text in Physician Progress Note:Home Health Face To Face • Face to Face Documentation must be identified as “Face to Face” on MD Progress Note • Encounter Date must be included • Patients Medical Condition related to the need for Home Health Care • Identification of Medically Necessary Skilled Services • 2 Homebound Status Reasons Must be Documented – NEW CMS REQUIRMENT
