Care Plan Oversight (CPO)
What is Care Plan Oversight?
Care Plan Oversight (CPO) is the ongoing supervision and management provided by a physician for patients receiving care through home health agencies or hospice programs, particularly those with complex or multidisciplinary medical needs. This oversight ensures that patients receive coordinated, high-quality care tailored to their unique conditions.
What CPO Involves:
Physicians performing CPO engage in a variety of activities to support patient care, including:
- Reviewing patient charts, reports, and treatment plans.
- Evaluating diagnostic studies that are not part of routine evaluation and management (E/M) services.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals outside the physician’s practice who are involved in the patient’s care.
- Conducting team conferences to ensure coordinated treatment strategies.
- Discussing medication plans, including drug interactions (beyond routine prescription refills), with pharmacists.
- Coordinating care across multiple providers, ensuring proper implementation of complex treatment plans.
- Making and implementing necessary changes to a patient’s treatment plan to optimize outcomes.
Important Note:
CPO services are specific to home health and hospice patients and are not covered for patients residing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), nursing homes, or hospitals.
