Activities related to the prevention and mitigation of the effects of chronic disease (including osteoporosis, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease), alcohol and substance abuse reduction, smoking cessation, weight loss and control, stress management, falls prevention, physical activity, and improved nutrition). Activities must meet ACL/AoA definition for an evidence-based program, as presented on ACL's website.
Additional considerations for time study:
This code should be used for all activities related to health promotion/disease prevention, including:
- Paperwork
- Clerical activities, such as making copies
- Time spent reviewing voicemails or emails
- Time spent consulting with a supervisor or supervising
- Travel including time spent arranging transportation
- Time spent entering information about the activity into a database or software program
- Calls, emails, or other communications to obtain clarification of an inquiry
Time Study Codes:
- 13a. Enrolled in Medicaid- Assisting an individual who is currently enrolled or applying for Medicaid.
- 13b. At risk of spenddown/institutionalization- Assisting an individual in accessing supports that may prevent or delay the individual from entering a nursing facility or other Medicaid-funded institution. It must be documented that the individual must meet the Spenddown Worksheet criteria.
- 13c. Non-Medicaid- Assisting an individual who is not currently enrolled in or applying to Medicaid AND is not at risk for spenddown and/or institutionalization.
