We are pleased to share some good news for home health agencies, thanks in part to advocacy efforts from the National Association for Home Care & Hospice.

CMS has confirmed that it will retract the prior guidance requiring OASIS collection for patients receiving Part B outpatient therapy services (PT, OT, SLP) through a home health agency. Specifically:

• CMS will revise the relevant OASIS Q&A item to provide corrected instructions on collecting payer data in relation to outpatient therapies.
• Completion of the OASIS is not required for PT, OT, or SLP outpatient services billed under the Part B benefit when a home health plan of care is not in effect.

This clarification removes an unnecessary administrative burden and ensures OASIS requirements apply only when a home health plan of care is active.

We will share the updated OASIS Q&A item with members once it is posted by CMS.