FHO+ Hourly Calculator Guide
1. Using the FHO+ Hourly Calculator
Step 1: Daily Entry
- Open the Calculator. Select the correct Date.
- Enter hours for each category in 0.25 (15 min) increments.
- Click Save. (Disabled if >14 hours).
The 14-Hour Hard Cap: You cannot bill >14 hours
per day.
Step 2: Monitoring Limits
- Total Monthly Limit: Turns RED if you exceed the monthly allowance.
- Allowable Balance: Shows remaining Indirect/Admin time based on Direct
hours.
Step 3: Backup & Restore (Easy Guide)
Use these buttons to keep your data safe or move it to another computer.
To Save Your Data:
- Click the green "Save Backup" button.
- A file named
FHO_Backup_Date.json will automatically download to your
computer's "Downloads" folder.
- You can email this file to yourself or save it to a USB drive for safekeeping.
To Restore Your Data:
- Click the orange "Restore File" button.
- A window will open. Navigate to your "Downloads" folder (or where you saved your
backup).
- Select the
.json file you previously saved.
- Click "Open". The system will ask you to confirm before loading the data.
2. Official OMA Reference Guide
Fee Codes & Rates
| Category |
Code |
Rate |
Description |
| Direct Care |
XXX |
$80/hr |
In office: in-person, video, telephone. Enrolled only. |
| Out-of-Office Direct |
XYZ |
$68/hr |
Direct care by telephone when out-of-office. |
| Indirect Care |
YYY |
$80/hr |
Patient-specific tasks (Charting, referrals). |
| Clinical Admin |
ZZZ |
$80/hr |
Coordinating care, meetings. |
Billing Rule: Billed in 15-minute units.
Remainder of 8 mins or more rounds up.
Maximum Monthly Limits
- 31 Days: 265.7 Hours
- 30 Days: 257.1 Hours
- February: 240 Hours (248.6 Leap)
3. Clawback Prevention Protocols
Rule 1: The 25% Ratio Cap
Maximum 25% of total hours per month can be Indirect Care + Clinical Admin.
Rule 2: The 5% Admin Sub-Cap
Maximum 5% of (Direct + Indirect) hours can be Clinical Admin (ZZZ).
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