DecisionHealth Home Care Matters

DecisionHealth Home Care Matters DecisionHealth, an HCPro brand, serves home health agencies, coders & administrative professionals. DecisionHealth, an HCPro, LLC.

brand, is the industry’s leading source for home health agencies and medical practice facilities to receive the latest news, analysis, and regulatory guidance on Medicare coding and reimbursement, benchmarks, payments, and HIPAA compliance through its flagship publications, as well as a wide selection of coding books, educational events, and online tools.

08/31/2026

Your 2026 AHCC Exam Prep Starts Here

Build confidence before exam day with AHCC study guides for the HCS-D, HCS-H, and HCS-O credentials, each designed to support focused, effective review.

Browse Now: https://hubs.la/Q04vssXd0

08/28/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Try using words such as aching, burning or hurting to help patients understand what is being asked for the OASIS-E items J0510-J0530 (Pain interview).

See the link in the comments to learn more.

08/27/2026

Five Readiness Steps for Payment & Compliance Success

Home health agencies are navigating constant changes in reimbursement, coding, compliance, technology, and quality expectations. Now is the time to prepare. Here are a few areas to focus on:

1. Maximize Your HHVBP Performance
2. Your PDGM Reimbursement
3. Prepare for Coding Changes
4. Prevent Revenue Delays
5. Put AI to Work

Get practical guidance on these topics and more at the 2026 Home Health Payment & Compliance Virtual Summit, September 16–18. https://hubs.la/Q04tCjNZ0

08/27/2026

Are you at the Home Healthcare News Future Conference taking place now, August 26-28? Stop by our booth!

See how DecisionHealth can impact your bottom line. You'll be glad you did!

FY2027 coding changes are coming. Is your team ready? Join us for an exclusive look https://hubs.la/Q04tmPGx0 at upcomin...
08/25/2026

FY2027 coding changes are coming. Is your team ready? Join us for an exclusive look https://hubs.la/Q04tmPGx0 at upcoming ICD-10 updates and see how the Home Health Coding Center helps home health professionals code with confidence, find answers faster, and stay current with the latest coding and OASIS guidance.

Discover how thousands of home health professionals use this all-in-one online resource to improve accuracy, simplify coding reviews, reduce stress, and get more done in less time.

The wait is almost over—the 2027 DecisionHealth home health coding books are shipping this month!Get the trusted resourc...
08/24/2026

The wait is almost over—the 2027 DecisionHealth home health coding books are shipping this month!

Get the trusted resources you need to prepare for the FY2027 ICD-10-CM updates, support accurate coding and strengthen compliance across your organization.

Save 15% when you enter promo code BOOKS2027 at checkout.*

Shop the 2027 editions today: https://hubs.la/Q04tBYFf0

*Offer excludes bundles and the AHCC Member Discount.

The FY2027 ICD-10-CM code set brings important updates for home health and hospice professionals. Is your organization p...
08/21/2026

The FY2027 ICD-10-CM code set brings important updates for home health and hospice professionals. Is your organization prepared for what’s changing?

Join members of the AHCC Advisory Board on August 24 at 1:00 p.m. EDT for AHCC Talk Episode 94: FY2027 ICD-10 Coding Update.

AHCC Advisory Board members Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, Vice President of Clinical Services with McBee, and Kelly Kavanaugh, RN, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, independent home health and hospice consultant and owner of The OTB Group, http://Inc., will discuss the FY2027 ICD-10-CM code set updates and what they mean for home health and hospice organizations.

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04s-y110

Are you ready for potential 2027 PDGM functional scoring changes? DecisionHealth's new reference tool breaks down CMS' p...
08/19/2026

Are you ready for potential 2027 PDGM functional scoring changes? DecisionHealth's new reference tool breaks down CMS' proposed updates to the OASIS items that drive functional points, including changes to M1033 and M1800–M1860.

Stay informed on how these proposed changes could impact PDGM reimbursement and help your agency prepare for what’s ahead. Access the tool to review the updated point values and understand the potential financial impact on your organization. Download this tool! https://hubs.la/Q04s_lyp0

How much can coding order affect a home health case?Put your PDGM, coding and OASIS knowledge to the test with this pati...
08/17/2026

How much can coding order affect a home health case?

Put your PDGM, coding and OASIS knowledge to the test with this patient scenario. Review the clinical information, calculate the proposed CY 2027 functional score and compare two possible coding options.

Then join us for AHCC Talk on August 24 at 1:00 p.m. EDT, when we’ll reveal the answers and discuss how the coding decisions affect the clinical group, functional level, case-mix weight and reimbursement.

Review the scenario, make your calculations and come prepared to compare your answer with our experts.

Register for AHCC Talk: https://hubs.la/Q04s-_Wb0

The scenario, coding options and calculation exercise are based on the supplied AHCC Talk document, including the proposed $2,092.27 standardized rate and CY 2027 functional thresholds.

Readiness Tip #2: Monitor Performance Before Problems GrowSmall documentation issues can become costly reimbursement pr...
08/14/2026

Readiness Tip #2: Monitor Performance Before Problems Grow

Small documentation issues can become costly reimbursement problems.

Review key PDGM indicators like functional scores, LUPAs, NOA timeliness, denials, and cost per visit to identify trends early and improve operational efficiency.

Discover practical tools and trackers during the 2026 Home Health Payment & Compliance Virtual Summit. https://hubs.la/Q04s1FVc0

📅 September 16–17, 2026

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