Therapy Discharge
Ending therapy services after goals are achieved, services are no longer appropriate, or other discharge criteria are met.
Definition
Ending therapy services after goals are achieved, services are no longer appropriate, or other discharge criteria are met.
Why it matters
Therapy Discharge is part of the Therapy 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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