Skilled Visit
Home health visit provided by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a registered nurse.
Definition
A Skilled Visit is a home health visit provided by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist, requiring clinical expertise.
Why it matters
Only qualifying skilled visits count toward meeting the LUPA threshold.
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