Revenue Cycle

Authorization

Payer approval for requested care or services.

Definition

Payer approval for requested care or services.

Why it matters

Authorization is part of the Revenue Cycle 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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