Assistance With Self-Care Activities - High Intensity - Weekday Evening

When to use this code

Use this code when a participant receives hands-on personal care during evening hours (after 6pm). This includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, or eating. Evening loading compensates support workers for working outside standard business hours. If the support happens at a different time, check the related items for the correct time-based code. The wrong time code is a common audit flag.

Common billing scenarios

• A participant receives help with dinner preparation and an evening routine from 6pm to 8pm. The provider bills 2 hours at the evening rate of $83.72.
• A support worker assists with evening medication, a shower, and getting ready for bed. The session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm, billed as 1.5 hours at the evening rate.

Provider notes

• Non-face-to-face delivery is allowed for this code. This means you can bill for activities like report writing, care coordination calls, or progress notes, provided your service agreement with the participant covers these activities. Keep clear records of what non-face-to-face work was done and how long it took.
• This code allows provider travel claims. Travel time to the participant can be billed, but keep in mind the NDIA expects travel to be reasonable. If you are seeing multiple participants in one area, split the travel cost across their plans.
• Short notice cancellation fees apply. If a participant cancels with less than 7 clear days notice (or 2 clear business days for some supports), you can charge up to 90% of the agreed fee. You must document the cancellation and have the cancellation policy in your service agreement.
• Core supports are the most commonly claimed category. Make sure your service agreements clearly state the code, rate, and cancellation terms. This reduces disputes at claiming time.