Can home care referrals initiated from the hospital be billed for certification?
No. The time to make a home care or hospice referral is bundled into hospital and nursing home discharge day codes. • What type of documentation is required for billing certification/re-certification? While no specific documentation requirements were enumerated, physicians should retain a copy of the signed HCFA-485 (home health plan of care), signed interim or telephone orders, and any other documentation that supports the provision of these services.
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