Hospice/Home health articles

Here are additional educational resources identified specifically for hospice and home health care.

In November 2018, the CMS finalized a new case-mix classification model, the PDGM, effective beginning January 1, 2020. The PDGM relies more heavily on clinical characteristics and other patient…

Medicare home health referrals must contain information in the medical record from the certifying physician and/or acute/post-acute care facility justifying the referral. Use this checklist to gain…

Physicians who certify patient eligibility for hospice services must enroll in Medicare or opt out effective for claims submitted on October 7 and after with dates of service June 3 or later.

Providers billing Medicare should determine if a patient is enrolled in hospice before billing Medicare Part A. This article has tips on checking patient eligibility and avoiding hospice claim…

Medicare home health referrals must contain information in the medical record from the certifying physician and/or acute/post-acute care facility justifying the referral. Use this checklist to gain…

Physicians who certify patient eligibility for hospice services must enroll in Medicare or opt out effective for claims submitted on October 7 and after with dates of service June 3 or later.