MLN Matters Article MM12047 (New): Quarterly Update to Home Health (HH) GrouperQuarterly Update to Home Health (HH) Grouper
This Article comprises Sub-regulatory guidance for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) submitting claims to Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for Home Health (HH) services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. It provides the January 2021 update to the HH Grouper software to reflect new COVID-19-related diagnosis code changes. MLN Matters (MM) Articles are based on Change Requests (CRs). Special Edition (SE) Articles clarify existing policy. In this case, this Article is based on content within CR12047 that is posted on the CMS website.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 30, 2020
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