Skilled Nursing Facilities

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) offer services to aid in patient recovery, like rehabilitation therapy and care from nurses and doctors.

These resources are related to skilled nursing facilities, including brochures for patient education, support for billing and reimbursement, and a special focus on Medicare Advantage.

Optum* manages the skilled nursing provider and facility network for UnitedHealthcare. If you have questions, please contact your Optum Provider Advocate, Contract Manager or connect with us through chat 24/7 in the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal.

Medicare Advantage Plan Resources

• Billing and Reimbursement for Members in Hospice Care
  
• 10-4 Hospice Coverage
• 30-4 Hospice Revoked Mid Month
• Durable Medical Equipment in a Skilled Nursing Facility
  
• ICD-10 Fracture Coding 7th Character Tip Sheet
  

Medicare Advantage and Commercial Plans Resources

• Post Acute Care Provider Forum: Presentation | Media
• Skilled Nursing Facility Prior Authorization and Inpatient Admission Process
  
• Admit-Start of Care Date Billing Reminder

Tools & Resources

• Clinical and Therapy Request Form
• TRICARE West Provider Website

*Optum is an affiliate of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company.