Table 2. Weighted Distribution of Allowed Visits and Charges, by Type of Visit During An Episode Among Medicare Home Health Care Clients.
| Type of Visit | Percent Receiving | Total Mean Visits for All | Total Mean Visits for Users | Total Mean Charges | Total Mean Charges for Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100.0 | 22.71 | — | $1,237.82 | — |
| Skilled Nursing | 90.1 | 12.62 | 14.00 | 738.58 | $819.83 |
| Home Health Aide | 35.2 | 5.79 | 16.48 | 245.09 | 697.21 |
| Physical Therapy | 32.8 | 3.25 | 9.89 | 187.85 | 572.22 |
| Occupational Therapy | 6.0 | 0.52 | 8.59 | 29.99 | 498.52 |
| Speech Therapy | 2.1 | 0.24 | 11.45 | 13.44 | 649.67 |
| Medical Social Work | 13.9 | 0.28 | 2.04 | 21.83 | 156.70 |
| Other | 0.4 | 0.02 | 4.84 | 1.04 | 238.76 |
NOTE: Unweighted n = 2,873.
SOURCES: Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), Bureau of Data Management and Strategy: Data extracted from HCFA Forms-485 and 486 and Medicare utilization data from the Home Health Agency 40-percent Bill Skeleton files for a sample of clients beginning an episode of home health care in 1986.