Home Health Billing: PDGM, OASIS, and the RAP Timing Gap
Home health revenue is often delayed or reduced due to misalignment between PDGM requirements, OASIS documentation, and RAP timing workflows. When these three elements are not synchronized, agencies face cash flow disruptions, claim rejections, and ongoing reimbursement delays. The home health billing environment has evolved significantly under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). While PDGM was designed to improve payment accuracy, it also introduced new operational complexities. Combined with strict OASIS documentation requirements and changes in RAP (Request for Anticipated Payment) processes, agencies must now manage a tightly coordinated billing structure to maintain revenue stability. Understanding PDGM in Home Health Billing PDGM determines reimbursement based on patient characteristics, clinical grouping, functional impairment, and comorbidity adjustments. Unlike previous models, it does not rely on therapy volume, which shifts the focus to accurate documentation an...
