CMS Payment Model
The CMS Payment Model refers to the methodology developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to determine reimbursement for covered services.
Definition
The CMS Payment Model refers to the methodology developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to determine reimbursement for covered services.
Why it matters
CMS Payment Model 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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