PDFWAC 182-551-2140

Exceptions.

The following services are not included in the home health benefit:
(1) More than one of the same type of specialized therapy and home health aide visit per day.
(2) Duplicate services for any specialized therapy for the same client when both providers are performing the same or similar procedure or procedures.
(3) Home health visits made without a written physician's order, unless the verbal order is:
(a) Documented before the visit; and
(b) The document is signed by the ordering physician within forty-five days of the order being given.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.05.021, 41.05.160 and 42 C.F.R. Section 440.70. WSR 18-24-023, § 182-551-2140, filed 11/27/18, effective 1/1/19.]