Home Health Claims
HFS System Issue:
Home Health Claims with dates of service on or after 07/01/14 will be temporarily held while programming changes are made.
Problem:
To avoid underpayments to providers, a hold has been placed on all Home Health Services claims to allow for programming changes. In addition, as of July 1, 2014, the SMART Act 2.7% reimbursement rate reduction no longer applies to: intermittent home health visits, and to hourly shift services provided by a CNA.
Providers Impacted:
Home Health Agencies, Home Nursing Agencies, Certified Health Departments
Procedure Codes Impacted:
G0151, G0152, G0153, G0154, and G0156
Problem Begin Date:
Claims with dates of service on or after 07/01/14
Problem Fix Date:
To be announced.
Resolution for Impacted Claims:
Claims will be released for payment once the programming changes have been completed. Please continue to access this site for updated announcements.