Speech-Language Pathology in Home Health
Speech-language pathology is a home health qualifying skilled service. Refer to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02, Ch. 7, § 40.2.3) for coverage information.
New requirements were mandated in the Calendar Year 2011 Final Rule for therapy services provided in the home health setting for episodes beginning on or after April 1, 2011. These were published in Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters article MM7374. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published FAQs on this topic.
Reviewed: 12.20.21