Which M code corresponds to the Discharge/Transfer/Death Date?

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Multiple Choice

Which M code corresponds to the Discharge/Transfer/Death Date?

Explanation:
The date you enter for Discharge/Transfer/Death is captured with the M0906 code. This code is used to record the actual date when the patient leaves the home health episode—whether due to discharge, transfer to another setting, or death. Recording this date accurately marks the end of the episode, impacts episode length and billing, and supports continuity of care and CMS reporting. The other M codes refer to different data elements and do not represent the discharge/transfer/death date, so they aren’t appropriate for this field.

The date you enter for Discharge/Transfer/Death is captured with the M0906 code. This code is used to record the actual date when the patient leaves the home health episode—whether due to discharge, transfer to another setting, or death. Recording this date accurately marks the end of the episode, impacts episode length and billing, and supports continuity of care and CMS reporting. The other M codes refer to different data elements and do not represent the discharge/transfer/death date, so they aren’t appropriate for this field.

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