Author Question: Define homebound, and list a major payer source that requires a patient to be homebound to receive ... (Read 114 times)

renzo156 · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Define homebound, and list a major payer source that requires a patient to be homebound to receive reimbursement for home care services.

Question 2

Many patients choose to receive their treatments at home because it gives them a greater sense of independence and comfort.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Homebound is defined as when a patient is confined to the home except for brief absences that require considerable effort. Medicare requires that the patient be homebound to receive home care services.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE