CMS SOM App. B, Tag G510

Each patient must receive, and an HHA must provide, a patient-specific,

comprehensive assessment. For Medicare beneficiaries, the HHA must verify the

patient's eligibility for the Medicare home health benefit including homebound

status, both at the time of the initial assessment visit and at the time of the

comprehensive assessment.

Interpretive Guidelines §484.55

A comprehensive assessment of the patient, in which patient needs are identified, is a

crucial step in the establishment of a plan of care. In addition, a comprehensive

assessment identifies patient progress toward desired outcomes or goals of the care plan.

The manner and degree of noncompliance identified in relation to the standard level tags

for §484.55 may result in substantial noncompliance with this CoP, requiring citation at

the condition level.