Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
Under the Medicare home health prospective payment system (PPS), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services pays home health agencies (HHAs) a standardized payment for each 60-day episode of care that a beneficiary receives. The PPS payment covers intermittent skilled nursing and home health aide visits, therapy (physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology), medical social services, and medical supplies.
Date Issued:
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
A-05-17-00022
Component, if applicable:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Audit
Questioned Costs:
$680,884
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
4
View Document:
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