Looking for a quick recap of what Medicare expects. of you regarding discharge? Check out a new Medicare Learning Network booklet on discharge requirements for home health agencies, hospices, and other post acute care providers at www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/Discharge-Planning-Booklet-ICN908184.pdf "A physician’s order is not required to discharge the patient unless the HHA has such a policy or it is required [...] You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in. Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get: Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs* The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more *CEUs available with select eNewsletters. Want to know what our eNewsletter looks like? Download the FULL sample issue for FREE. By filling out this form, you are requesting to be contacted by AAPC. Privacy Policy