Personal Care Services
Provider Information

Clinical Policy and Programs
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Personal Care Services (PCS) covers the services of an aide in the recipient’s private residence to assist with the recipient’s personal care needs that are directly linked to a medical condition.  The services must be authorized by the recipient’s primary care physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner working under the supervision of the physician (as set forth in the licensing regulations of the North Carolina Boards of Medicine and Nursing).  PCS is a paraprofessional service and does not include skilled medical or skilled nursing care.

For service requirements, coverage criteria and limitations, refer to Clinical Coverage Policy #3C, Personal Care Services

Additional information about Personal Care Services is available in the June 2004 Special Bulletin II, Personal Care Services and PCS-Plus Program Billing Guide.