Archives: 2026, June
ICD-10 Coding Updates for 2026: Key Coding and Billing Considerations for Home Health and Hospice
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: June 30, 2026The updated ICD-10 code set will take effect on October 1, 2026, bringing 184 new diagnosis codes along with revisions to numerous existing codes. These changes affect several diagnosis categories, making it important for coding staff to begin reviewing the updates now so they understand how the revisions may impact coding accuracy and documentation requirements.
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Home Health Interim Performance Report (IPR) Released: Key Changes in the April 2026 Final Release
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: June 22, 2026The latest Interim Performance Report (IPR) for the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model have been released and includes important updates that home health agencies should review carefully. The April 2026 final report is now the most current version available and replaces the earlier release, reflecting revisions that may impact how agencies interpret their performance data and overall outcomes under the model.
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Question of the Week: Ambulation with an Assistive Device
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: June 19, 2026In this Question of the Week, Jennifer Osburn, Clinical Consultant answers a question related to ambulation with an assistive device.
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Question of the Week: IDG Meetings
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: June 12, 2026In this Question of the Week, Tammy Stewart, Clinical Consultant, answers a question related to IDG Meetings.
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PEPPER Portal Access Update: What Home Health and Hospice Providers Need to Know
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: June 8, 2026Agencies are being asked to access the PEPPER portal and verify which individuals within their organization are authorized to view and manage these reports. Taking the time to confirm user access now will help ensure the right team members can obtain and analyze this valuable data when it becomes available.
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Question of the Week: Hospice Face-to-Face Visits
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: June 5, 2026In this Question of the Week, Melinda Gaboury, CEO answers a question related to Hospice Face-to-Face Visits
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