Medicare
Step Therapy
A rule requiring you to try a preferred, lower-cost drug before another is covered.
Definition
A rule requiring you to try a preferred, lower-cost drug before another is covered.
Why it matters
Step Therapy is part of the Medicare 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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