Home Health
Admission Source
Admission Source identifies where the patient came from immediately before starting home health services
Definition
Admission Source identifies where the patient came from immediately before starting home health services
Why it matters
Admission Source is part of the Home Health vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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