OASIS:
Bust These SOC OASIS Myths
Published on Thu May 31, 2012
Not every visit made to complete the comprehensive assessment and OASIS is billable.Accurately completing the start of care (SOC) comprehensive assessment and OASIS is important not only for securing payment, but for establishing a baseline for quality data. Make certain you're not damaging your agency's finances or reputation by falling prey to one of these common SOC assessment misconceptions.Myth Number 1: A skilled nurse must al-ways complete the SOC comprehensive assessment and OASIS.Truth: Condition of Participation, 484.55, Comprehensive Assessment of Patients requires that if nursing orders exist at SOC, the registered nurse must complete the SOC comprehensive assessment including the OASIS.The COP also says "When rehabilitation therapy service (speech language pathology, physical therapy, or occupational therapy) is the only service ordered by the physician, and if the need for that service establishes program eligibility, the initial assessment visit may be made by the appropriate rehabilitation skilled professional."So, when physical therapy [...]
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