Informed Consent Have “yes” response to the first 2 questions Client/Staff signatures (youth-parent/guardian signs) Advanced directive instructions offered to adults must…
HIPAA Privacy Practices one time only
Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Medi-Cal Guide one time only
Assessments Does the presenting problem / symptoms support the diagnosis?
Does medical necessity describe functional impairment? Goes into strangers homes Has no friends Evictions due to threatening phone call to neighbors Fights resulting in ER visits
Secondary AOD Diagnosis?
Client
functional impairment directly related to dx Arrests No friends Evictions Fights resulting in ER visits
Observable
Objectives must include all components Functional Impairment Observable/ Measureable Related to Diagnosis Baseline & Target
Frequency Duration
Signed by Clinician/LPHA If Integrated Plan-Psychiatrist must sign. No signature-No billing
Must be signed, on time by client
Timeline gaps = No billing
Progress Note Format
Describe Intervention Response Treatment
Billable or Info Note Can I bill travel time for a home visit if I client isn’t home? No What if I speak to a parent/other family member? Only if you are providing a mental health collateral service that is in the client plan.