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Skilled Nursing in Home Health Care

Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02, Ch. 7 §40.1)External PDF

Skilled nursing is the most highly utilized service in home health care. There are many services nursing staff can provide when the beneficiary meets the qualifying criteria. Select from the following topics to learn more.

Other Specific Care by a Skilled Nurse

  • Ostomy CareExternal PDF— Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02) Ch. 7 §40.1.2.9
  • Heat TreatmentsExternal PDF— Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02) Ch. 7 §40.1.2.10
  • Medical GasesExternal PDF— Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02) Ch. 7 §40.1.2.11
  • Rehabilitation NursingExternal PDF— Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02) Ch. 7 §40.1.2.12
  • VenipunctureExternal PDF— Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02) Ch. 7 §40.1.2.13
  • Psychiatric NursingExternal PDF— Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02) Ch. 7 §40.1.2.15)
    • CGS does not require home health providers to submit psychiatric nursing credentials.
  • Documentation of Psychiatric Nursing

Reviewed: 12.10.21

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