Resolved Home Health Help

[MaggieW_45456]

Hello! I see the AAPC has a course for home health. Is it helpful? Are there any other home health resources available that someone suggests?

 

[NadineE_92105]

It can be a helpful resource for individuals interested in specializing in home health coding or for experienced coders needing to understand the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) but many home health agencies and state-level associations offer training or resources for their staff, which might be accessible or provide insights into the field. However, whether this course is the best option for you depends on what your goals are.

Like if you are aiming for a specific home health certification, like the HCS-D or BCHH-C, you might want to prioritize resources that directly align with those exams, such as materials from Decision Health or WellSky. If you are already working for a home health agency, check with your employer and state-level associations as they often offer training or resources for their staff.

 

[MaggieW_45456]

I am currently with a company looking to expand into Home Health. I have a very surface level understanding of HH/PDGM and while I've been able to figure out every question, I'm just looking for any resources I can find.

I do have the HH book from decision health and it has been so helpful!

I absolutely love my company, but they are smaller, and a little fly by the seat of their pants.

 

[NadineE_92105]

It's great that you're being proactive, the decision health book is a great resource to have. The course will definitely be helpful to expand your knowledge, but if you're primarily looking for free resources to supplement your understanding, I would suggest checking out free webinars offered by organizations like WellSky or McBee or even on YouTube. Also check your State-Specific Resources, as they sometimes have free resources available.