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Message:
This bulletin is to remind providers that the HCFA 485 Plan of Treatment form is no longer required. Providers must have a plan of care in place, but there is no required form or format. As stated in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 7, § 30.2.1:
The plan of care must contain all pertinent diagnoses, including:
22 The patient's mental status;
22 The types of services, supplies, and equipment required;
22 The frequency of the visits to be made;
22 Prognosis;
22 Rehabilitation potential;
22 Functional limitations;
22 Activities permitted;
22 Nutritional requirements;
22 All medications and treatments;
22 Safety measures to protect against injury;
22 Instructions for timely discharge or referral; and
22 Any additional items the HHA or physician choose to include.
Please refer to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 7, § 30 for more information regarding requirements specific to the plan of care that apply, i.e., Specificity of Orders, Who Signs the Plan of Care, Timeliness of Signature, etc.
Maine-If you have any questions regarding this Bulletin, please contact a Medicare Part A Representative at 1-888-476-7218, Option 4.
This Bulletin should be shared with all health care practitioners and managerial members of the provider staff. Bulletins are available at no cost from our website at www.ahsmedicare.com.
POSTED 06/30/04 - LM
Message:
This bulletin is to remind providers that the HCFA 485 Plan of Treatment form is no longer required. Providers must have a plan of care in place, but there is no required form or format. As stated in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 7, § 30.2.1:
The plan of care must contain all pertinent diagnoses, including:
22 The patient's mental status;
22 The types of services, supplies, and equipment required;
22 The frequency of the visits to be made;
22 Prognosis;
22 Rehabilitation potential;
22 Functional limitations;
22 Activities permitted;
22 Nutritional requirements;
22 All medications and treatments;
22 Safety measures to protect against injury;
22 Instructions for timely discharge or referral; and
22 Any additional items the HHA or physician choose to include.
Please refer to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 7, § 30 for more information regarding requirements specific to the plan of care that apply, i.e., Specificity of Orders, Who Signs the Plan of Care, Timeliness of Signature, etc.
Maine-If you have any questions regarding this Bulletin, please contact a Medicare Part A Representative at 1-888-476-7218, Option 4.
This Bulletin should be shared with all health care practitioners and managerial members of the provider staff. Bulletins are available at no cost from our website at www.ahsmedicare.com.
POSTED 06/30/04 - LM
