decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2007 Issue 8 (August)
New billing opportunity: How to build a house calls program
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Article Overview
This article explains how home-visit or house call programs are structured and why they may be attractive to practices serving older or chronically ill patients. It discusses program organization, team-based care, 24/7 availability, use of electronic medical records, and the broader Medicare and policy environment that makes home-based care relevant to billing and practice planning. It is intended for physicians, practice managers, and coding/billing professionals evaluating whether a house calls model fits their organization.
Why This Topic Matters
House call programs can affect how care is delivered, documented, coordinated, and billed, especially for high-need patients. Understanding the operational and reimbursement context helps practices assess whether home-based services are a viable service line.
What You Will Learn
- How house call programs are organized in practice
- What kinds of patients are commonly served by home-visit programs
- How staffing and availability expectations shape a home-based care model
- Why electronic medical records matter in home-care workflows
- How Medicare-related policy and payment considerations influence program design
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Family medicine practices
- Geriatric care providers
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Care coordination teams
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