Appendix 4. SECTION ONE: EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT CODES RVU 2008: Code: International CPT 4 Long Description: Notes

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1 Appendix 4 HAAD Approved Homecare Code Listing of the HAAD Standard for Authorization of Homecare Health Services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Version This List specifies HAAD approved codes for Home healthcare Services in accordance with HAAD Standard for Authorization of Homecare Health Services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Version HAAD may revise and update this List from time to time in response to evidence trends and needs for services for homecare health services; where it does so, an updated list will be published on the HAAD website. SECTION ONE: EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT CODES RVU 2008: Code: International CPT 4 Long Description: Notes Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; and Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low severity. Physicians typically spend 20 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

2 Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused history; An expanded problem focused examination; and Medical decision making of low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A detailed history; A detailed examination; and Medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Physicians typically spend 45 minutes faceto-face with the patient and/or family.

3 Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A comprehensive history; A comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of high severity. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes faceto-face with the patient and/or family Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A comprehensive history; A comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making of high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the patient is unstable or has developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Physicians typically spend 75 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

4 Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: A problem focused interval history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Physicians typically spend 15 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused interval history; An expanded problem focused examination; Medical decision making of low complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 25 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.

5 Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: A detailed interval history; A detailed examination; Medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are moderate to high severity. Physicians typically spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family Home visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: A comprehensive interval history; A comprehensive examination; Medical decision making of moderate to high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. The patient may be unstable or may have developed a significant new problem requiring immediate physician attention. Physicians typically spend 60 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family Medical team conference with interdisciplinary team of health care professionals, face-to-face with patient and/or family, 30 minutes or more, participation by nonphysician qualified health care professional

6 Medical team conference with interdisciplinary team of health care professionals, patient and/or family not present, 30 minutes or more; participation by physician Medical team conference with interdisciplinary team of health care professionals, patient and/or family not present, 30 minutes or more; participation by nonphysician qualified health care professional Physician supervision of a patient under care of home health agency (patient not present) in home, domiciliary or equivalent environment (eg, Alzheimer's facility) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patient status, review of related laboratory and other studies, communication (including telephone calls) for purposes of assessment or care decisions with health care professional(s), family member(s), surrogate decision maker(s) (eg, legal guardian) and/or key caregiver(s) involved in patient's care, integration of new information into the medical treatment plan and/or adjustment of medical therapy, within a calendar month; minutes

7 Physician supervision of a patient under care of home health agency (patient not present) in home, domiciliary or equivalent environment (eg, Alzheimer's facility) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patient status, review of related laboratory and other studies, communication (including telephone calls) for purposes of assessment or care decisions with health care professional(s), family member(s), surrogate decision maker(s) (eg, legal guardian) and/or key caregiver(s) involved in patient's care, integration of new information into the medical treatment plan and/or adjustment of medical therapy, within a calendar month; 30 minutes or more Telephone evaluation and management service provided by a physician to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion Telephone evaluation and management service provided by a physician to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; minutes of medical discussion

8 Telephone evaluation and management service provided by a physician to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; minutes of medical discussion SECTION TWO: PROCEDURAL VISIT CODES RVU 2008 Code International CPT 4 Long Description Home visit for prenatal monitoring and assessment to include fetal heart rate, nonstress test, uterine monitoring, and gestational diabetes monitoring Home visit for postnatal assessment and follow-up care Home visit for newborn care and assessment Home visit for respiratory therapy care (eg, bronchodilator, oxygen therapy, respiratory assessment, apnea evaluation) Home visit for mechanical ventilation care Home visit for stoma care and maintenance including colostomy and cystostomy Home visit for intramuscular injections Home visit for care and maintenance of catheter(s) (eg, urinary, drainage, and enteral)

9 99509 Home visit for assistance with activities of daily living and personal care* *This code can be used to reimburse 24 hours Home Nursing. When used to bill 24 hours home nursing: i) the payer and provider must negotiate a "per day" rate for this code. ii) this code covers services which are allowed by the Standard Coding Guidelines. All services that fall out of this code can be billed using the appropriate CPT codes provided in the Homecare Standard. iii) this code is billable when a patient is unable to perform two or more activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, bathing, dressing etc. (including supporting documentation) Home visit for individual, family, or marriage counseling Home visit for fecal impaction management and enema administration Unlisted home visit service or procedure: E.g. Tracheostomy care, naso-gastric tube insertion Home infusion/specialty drug administration, per visit (up to 2 hours); Each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) (Use in conjuntion with 99601) Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis (eg, peritoneal dialysis, hemofiltration, or other continuous renal replacement therapies), with single physician evaluation Dialysis procedure other than hemodialysis (eg, peritoneal dialysis, hemofiltration, or other continuous renal replacement therapies) requiring repeated physician evaluations, with or without substantial revision of dialysis prescription Dialysis training, patient, including helper where applicable, any mode, course not completed, per training session

10 Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), non-selective debridement, without anesthesia (eg, wet-to-moist dressings, enzymatic, abrasion), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), selective debridement, without anesthesia (eg, high pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps), with or without topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, may include use of a whirlpool, per session; total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 20 square centimeters Removal of devitalized tissue from wound(s), selective debridement, without anesthesia (eg, high pressure waterjet with/without suction, sharp selective debridement with scissors, scalpel and forceps), with or without topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, may include use of a whirlpool, per session; total wound(s) surface area greater than 20 square centimeters Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area less than or equal to 50 square centimeters

11 Negative pressure wound therapy (eg, vacuum assisted drainage collection), including topical application(s), wound assessment, and instruction(s) for ongoing care, per session; total wound(s) surface area greater than 50 square centimeters SECTION THREE: POINT OF CARE TESTING: RVU 2008 Code Point of Care Test Description i- STAT(CHEM8+=electrolytes,BUN,CRT,GL U,iCa,Hgb) Whole blood glucose test using test strip Urine dipstick analysis without microscopy - automated Urine dipstick analysis without microscopy non-automated Hemoglobin Hemacue HB by single analyte instrument with self contained or direct component features to perform specimen/reagent interaction providing direct measurement and readout INR prothrombin time performed on finger prick sample Collection of venous blood by venipuncture (Routine Venipuncture) Arterial puncture, withdrawal of blood for diagnosis Collection of capillary blood specimen (eg, finger, heel, ear stick) Electrocardiogram, routine ECG with at least 12 leads; tracing only, without interpretation and report

12 SECTION FOUR: SUPPORT MEDICAL SERVICES RVU 2008 Code International CPT 4 Long Description Medication therapy management service(s) provided by a pharmacist, individual, faceto-face with patient, with assessment and intervention if provided; initial 15 minutes, new patient Medication therapy management service(s) provided by a pharmacist, individual, faceto-face with patient, with assessment and intervention if provided; initial 15 minutes, established patient Each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary service) (Use in conjuntion with or 99606) Physical therapy evaluation Physical therapy re-evaluation Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; initial demonstration and/or evaluation Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; subsequent Occupational therapy evaluation Occupational therapy re-evaluation Therapeutic procedure, one or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility

13 Therapeutic procedure, one or more areas, each 15 minutes; neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing activities Therapeutic procedure, one or more areas, each 15 minutes; gait training (includes stair climbing) Therapeutic procedure, one or more areas, each 15 minutes; massage, including effleurage, petrissage and/or tapotement (stroking, compression, percussion) Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/ manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), one or more regions, each 15 minutes Self-care/home management training (eg, activities of daily living (ADL) and compensatory training, meal preparation, safety procedures, and instructions in use of assistive technology devices/adaptive equipment) direct one-on-one contact by provider, each 15 minutes Wheelchair management (eg, assessment, fitting, training), each 15 minutes

14 Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes Evaluation of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; group, 2 or more individuals Education and training for patient selfmanagement by a qualified, nonphysician health care professional using a standardized curriculum, face-to-face with the patient (could include caregiver/family) each 30 minutes; individual patient Education and training for patient selfmanagement by a qualified, nonphysician health care professional using a standardized curriculum, face-to-face with the patient (could include caregiver/family) each 30 minutes; 2-4 patients TRANSPORT FEE A0160 Non-emergency transporation; per mile - caseworker or social worker. SETUP FEE T1028 Assessment of home, physical and family environment to determine suitability to meet patient s medical needs SETUP FEE G0156 Services of a home health aide in home health setting, each 15 minutes