Regulatory Compliance
04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
11/13/2025
Provide staff with a clear picture of their roles and responsibilities throughout the referral and intake process to prevent lost referrals and secure revenue for the long-run.
11/13/2025
The high-profile pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices might come up during your next accreditation survey, as one of the top accrediting bodies in home health looks to put the focus on patient needs. 
11/13/2025
You would assign E11.69 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication) along with E78.49 (Other hyperlipidemia) for a patient with provider documentation of hyperlipidemia associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, the Coding Clinic clarified in their Q3 2025 guidance update.
11/06/2025
Mitigating common mistakes can help ensure a smooth and patient-focused handoff from home health to hospice — improving continuity of care and preventing costly denials and appeals.
11/06/2025
With Medicare open enrollment running through Dec. 7, 2025, your agency needs to make sure that any changes are reflected in patient information, documentation and billing efforts. Staff play a key role in minimizing service disruptions for the patient and revenue cycle disruptions for the provider.
10/30/2025
Recent encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers at health care facilities suggest that providers with foreign national employees or patients should prep staff to be extra cautious.
10/23/2025
Just because a home health service is ordered doesn’t mean it’s medically reasonable and necessary. Emphasize the importance of highlighting why care is skilled, reasonable and necessary throughout the quality assurance process.
10/23/2025
As reviewers focus on the need for skilled nursing in recent pre-claim non-affirmations and medical review denials, keep these expert tips in mind.

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