At the first case conference I attended, I kept hearing these abbreviations being thrown around. If you're new to home health care, you will run into several commonly used abbreviations. What are they and what do they mean? Here are the top 5 abbreviations you should know
SOC (Start of Care)
The SOC is the initial assessment and initiation of services a home health care agency provides to a patient. It’s also referred to as the admission.
ROC (Resumption of Care)
On occasion, a patient's home health services can be interrupted. This could happen due to hospitalization, skilled nursing facility stays, or other reasons where care was temporarily paused. Therefore, a ROC must be completed.
OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set)
OASIS is a standardized assessment tool used by Medicare-certified home health agencies to collect and report data on patient outcomes. It helps evaluate the patient's health status and determine the appropriate care plan.
LUPA (Low Utilization Payment Adjustment)
LUPA refers to the reduction in payment made to a home health agency, by Medicare, when a patient doesn't meet the required number of visits during a certain time frame.
NOMNC (Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage)
NOMNC is a notice given to Medicare patients when their home healthcare services are about to end. For example, a week before discharge, your manager tells you “Remember to have your patient sign the NOMNC.” It informs them of their right to request a review if they disagree with the decision to terminate services.
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