Functional Level
Functional Level represents the patient's assessed level of functional ability.
Definition
Functional Level represents the patient's assessed level of functional ability based on information collected during the home health assessment.
Why it matters
Functional information contributes to understanding patient needs and is incorporated into Medicare payment methodology.
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