How Do I Directly Access the HM-11 for Definitions of Skilled Nursing Care and Skilled Therapy Services?
The HM-11, Chapter II, Coverage of Services can be accessed at the following website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Manuals/PBM/list.asp Select Publication 11 The Home Health Agency Manual (next screen click the same) open 200.2 and scroll down to Section 205.1, Coverage of Services. Paragraph A. is captioned, General Principles Governing Reasonable and Necessary Skilled Nursing Care. Under paragraph A. is item 1 which provides a definition of Skilled Nursing Care. For the definition of Skilled Therapy Services, scroll down to Section 205.2. Paragraph A, is captioned, General Principles Governing Reasonable and Necessary Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology Services and Occupational Therapy. Item 1, under paragraph A., provides a definition for these services. If you have any questions regarding this Information Bulletin, please contact in writing: Minnesota Department of Health Compliance Monitoring Division Licensing and Certification Program 85 East Seventh Place, Suite 300 PO Box 6
