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If a registered nurse opens the case and the patient was referred to PT, but the PT wasn’t able to do the evaluation within the 5-day assessment period, can the RN indicate “006″ on M2200?

Q: If a registered nurse opens the case and the patient was referred to physical therapy, but the therapist wasn’t able to do the evaluation within the 5-day assessment period, can the RN indicate “006″ on M2200? Or should they leave “000″? A: If a registered nurse completes the start of care assessment, it would [...]

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In regards to M2000 and M2010, if a non-nursing clinician PT or ST opens a case, is it acceptable to answer “no” to these questions?

Q: In regards to M2000 and M2010, if a non-nursing clinician PT or ST opens a case, is it acceptable to answer “no” to these questions? A: §484.55 (c) of the Home Health Conditions of Participation (CoPs) requires that the comprehensive assessment include a drug regimen review. For this reason, answering “0 – No” to [...]

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