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PDGM and Questionable Encounters

Posted on: July 9, 2019

As PDGM edges closer, there is rising concern and tension around the submission of claims that contain primary diagnoses that do not fall into one of the 12 clinical groupings established by CMS. Such primary diagnoses are known as "Questionable Encounters" (QEs). QE codes are "too vague," meaning the code did not provide adequate information to support the need for home health services. CMS listed 43,287 eligible primary diagnoses codes in their PDGM Grouper Tool. 

Under PDGM, claims for QEs will be sent back to the agency as "Return to Provider" (RTP) since CMS will not be able to assign the 30-day period to one of the 12 PDGM clinical groups. 

Examples of the Top 25 QE Codes:

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Tags: Home Health, PDGM, CMS Update 2019, Questionable Encounters