Home health certification and plan of care

CMS-485
Plan of Care Software

Prepare, save, reopen and print CMS-485 Home Health Certification and Plan of Care records in a straightforward Windows desktop program. See the actual software before you download.

$99One-time purchase · 1-user registration

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Windows desktop softwareLocal / offlineSave and reopen plansPrint main form + addendum

Actual CMS-485 software Home dashboard, with New Plan, Open Plan, Fill Test Data, Register and Print Forms navigation — **CMS-485 desktop dashboard**Start a new plan, open existing records or fill sample data—all inside one Windows program.

One-time licensing$99 for a 1-user license. No annual software subscription is required.

More than a blank formEnter and update information, save records locally, and print the main form with an optional addendum.

What is the CMS-485 form?

CMS-485 is the Home Health Certification and Plan of Care form. Its layout captures patient identification, certification period, diagnoses, medications, treatments, functional limitations, visit frequency, goals, orders, and practitioner certification information.

When is it used?

Some home health agencies and related offices continue to use the CMS-485 layout as part of their documentation process. CMS has stated that the specific CMS-485 form is optional, so organizations should follow the documentation rules and payer requirements that apply to them.

Who uses CMS-485 software?

Common users can include:

Home health agencies
Administrative staff
Care coordinators
Medical-record staff
Clinicians
Home health billing offices

The specific CMS-485 form is optional under CMS guidance. The software supports offices that choose to use this layout; it does not replace applicable home health documentation, certification, or payer requirements.

How the software helps

Plan-of-Care Entry

Organize patient, diagnosis, medication, treatment, order, goal, and certification information.

Save & Retrieve

Keep records available for updates, reprints, and later review.

Reusable Details

Reuse agency, provider, and other recurring information where appropriate.

Clear Printing

Print completed CMS-485 documentation in a consistent layout.

Organize CMS-485 Documentation. Save Records. Print Consistently.

CMS-485 Software for $99.

One-time registration
1 user
Runs on Windows
Data stays on your computer

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CMS-485 resources

CMS-485 Home Health Plan of Care guides

Review the parts of the CMS-485 workflow your office uses, including patient information, certification periods, diagnoses, orders, goals and printing.

What Is CMS-485?Overview of the Home Health Certification and Plan of Care layout. Patient InformationOrganize patient details consistently. Certification PeriodReview certification-period information. DiagnosesWork with diagnosis information in the plan of care. Orders & GoalsReview orders, goals and care-plan details. Practitioner InformationReview physician or practitioner information. Plan-of-Care ReviewQuality-check the record before printing. Reusable TemplatesReduce repetitive entry in recurring workflows. Pre-Submission ChecklistFinal review before the record leaves your office. Printing CMS-485Prepare a clean printed copy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is CMS-485 still required by Medicare?

CMS has stated that the specific CMS-485 form is optional. Home health records must contain the required plan-of-care elements under applicable rules, but those elements may be maintained in other signed and dated documentation.

What is CMS-485 used for?

CMS-485 is a Home Health Certification and Plan of Care layout used to organize patient, diagnosis, medication, treatment, visit-frequency, goal, order, and certification information.

Who might use CMS-485 software?

Home health agencies and offices that still use the CMS-485 format in their internal documentation workflow may use the software.

Can I save and retrieve CMS-485 records?

Yes. The software is designed to save CMS-485 data and reopen it later for editing or printing.

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