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MACs Issue Information On Advance Directive Procedure

MACs urge appeals for CERT denials. What steps you take to deal with possible claims denials related to advance directive requirements may depend on which Medicare contractor you have. Reminder: The new Home Health Conditions of Participation that took effect last January 2018 require agencies to have information related to a patient’s advance directives in the Plan of Care. The [...]
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