LUPA & PDGM

Revenue Loss

Reduction in expected reimbursement resulting from lower payments, denied claims, LUPAs, billing errors.

Definition

Revenue Loss is the reduction in expected reimbursement resulting from lower payments, denied claims, LUPAs, billing errors, or documentation deficiencies.

Why it matters

A LUPA can significantly reduce Medicare reimbursement because the agency receives per-visit payments instead of the full PDGM payment.

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