Review Choice Demonstration

The Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) choice selection period will begin January 15, 2020 and will end on February 13, 2020, for providers in in Texas. If you made your selection in October 2019 during the original choice selection period, you will need to go into eServices and verify that your selection properly reflects your original choice.

CMS Contact for Operational Issues
Amy Cinguegrani
Phone: 410-786-8627
e-mail: homehealthRCD@cms.hhs.gov

CMS RCD Page & Important Documents:

CMS RCD Webpage (RCD Delayed in Texas until March 2nd)

CMS FAQ on RCD Updated 8-20-19

RCD Operational Guide Updated 5-09-19

Review Decision Flowchart

PCR Decision Tool: Individual Education for Documentation Errors

Federal Register
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request, Review Choice Demonstration

Provider Contact Center: 855-696-0705

Monthly Review Choice Demonstration Provider Teleconference (Oct. 2019 - Dec. 2019)
Palmetto eServices
Pre-Claim Review Initial Checklist (05-03-19)
Pre-Claim Review Subsequent Episode Checklist (05-03-19)
Pre-Claim Review Form
Flowchart: RCD Choices
Beneficiary Notification Letter (05-03-19)
Certifying Physician Notification Letter (05-03-19)

Physician Education
RCD - PCR One Pager

RCD Chats / Webinars:
RCD - Make an Informed Decision (PPT)