What will “medically necessary” be for social worker and chaplain visits?

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What will “medically necessary” be for social worker and chaplain visits?

April 26, 2017chaplain social worker visits

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Chaplain visits are not counted under CR 5567. To determine medical necessity for social worker visits, review the examples provided in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-2, Ch. 9) under §40.1.2 Medical Social Services. (Nov.

What will “medically necessary” be for social worker and chaplain visits?

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