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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