Functional Limitation
Reduced ability to perform daily activities.
Definition
Reduced ability to perform daily activities.
Why it matters
Functional Limitation is part of the Clinical 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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