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[JEANNIERP@COMCAST.NET]

I am really new at billing Home Health Certs and Recerts. I am confused in how to code the DOS. Do you span the dates of the Cert or Recert Period, or do you use just one DOS ( beginning or end date), or do you use the DOS as the date the doctor signed the form? Thanks!

 

[twdevore]

We always bill the DOS as the date that the MD signs the note/form. In the past we billed the start of care period but this is discussed in a CMS policy. I don't have it handy at the moment but will look for it.

My question that no one seems to know the answer to is, can you bill for the certification/recertification if the patient doesn't start Home Health. And how do you know?
Tim