Multiple Choice
Which statement made by a psychiatric community nurse reflects a need for further education regarding Medicare criteria for home health reimbursement for mental health services?
A) "Medicare policies have limited the growth of psychiatric home care programs."
B) "Medicare requires that the patient be incapable of independently accessing psychiatric follow-up care."
C) "A patient may be considered psychiatrically homebound by Medicare if 24-hour supervision is required."
D) "A patient must be diagnosed with a persistent mental illness before Medicare will reimburse for home services."
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