Full PDGM Payment
Standard Medicare reimbursement paid when the patient meets or exceeds the required LUPA visit.
Definition
A Full PDGM Payment is the standard Medicare reimbursement paid when the patient meets or exceeds the required LUPA visit threshold during the 30-day payment period.
Why it matters
Receiving the full payment helps agencies recover the costs associated with patient care, staffing, and operations.
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