Which unique aspect of home care do Medicare reimbursement regulations require that the nurse include in documentation?

A) Patient assessment data and interventions performed
B) Patient response to care and assessment of environment
C) Evidence of homebound status and continued need for skilled care
D) Skilled care delivered and communication with other providers

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Kaitlyn Midgley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Medicare reimbursement regulations require documentation of evidence of the patient's homebound status and continued need for skilled care as a unique aspect of home care. This is to ensure that Medicare is only reimbursing for care that is medically necessary and cannot be provided in an outpatient or non-home setting. The other options are important aspects of home care documentation but are not specific to Medicare requirements.

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