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Home health certification and plan of care

CMS-485 Software

Prepare, save, retrieve, and print CMS-485 records.

Organize patient, provider, diagnosis, order, goal, and plan-of-care information in a Windows desktop workflow designed around the CMS-485 form.

$99one-time · 1-user registration

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CMS-485 Software product box
CMS-485 Software $99

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

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.

Inside the software

See the CMS-485 workflow

The program provides a clear desktop workspace for home health certification and plan-of-care information.

CMS-485 Software screen showing home health plan-of-care fields
CMS-485 plan-of-care preparation