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July 2026
Units / Visit Day
16.13
500 units ÷ 31 days
Hours / Visit Day
4.03
at 4 units = 1 hr
Monthly Units
500
authorized this month
Visit Days
31
eligible this month
Calculating at 4 units = 1 hr. Always verify with your specific service type and payer contract.
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Already submitted but the tool didn't unlock? Click hereHow unit-to-hour conversion works
Most home care and Medicaid waiver programs bill in 15-minute units, so the standard conversion is 4 units = 1 hour. Some 1:1 or specialized services bill at 1 unit = 1 hour instead. The exact rate always comes from the client's authorization and payer contract, so confirm it before finalizing a schedule.
To find units per visit, divide the total authorized units for the period by the number of eligible visit days in that schedule. If the result isn't a whole number, you can round down and add the leftover units to one visit, or adjust the number of scheduled days.
Frequently asked questions
How many units equal one hour in home care billing?
Typically 4 units = 1 hour under the standard 15-minute unit system. 1:1 or specialized services often use 1 unit = 1 hour. Always verify against your specific payer contract.
How do I calculate units per visit from a monthly authorization?
Divide total monthly units by the number of eligible visit days based on your schedule (e.g., weekdays only vs. all 7 days).
What if my units per visit come out to an uneven number?
Round down and add the remainder to a single visit, adjust your visit days, or use a scheduling tool that suggests clean, whole-unit patterns automatically.
Can I calculate from weekly hours instead of monthly units?
Yes — multiply weekly hours by your unit rate to get units per week, then divide by scheduled visit days per week.
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