Answer_Book / Hospice_Care / What_Medicare_will_pay_for

Article Overview

This article explains the basic boundaries of Medicare hospice benefits for patients who elect hospice coverage. It is aimed at hospice billers, coding staff, and clinicians who need a high-level understanding of what Medicare generally pays for, including the distinction between palliative hospice-covered care and other medically necessary services that may still be billed separately. The article also notes the special role of the attending physician under Medicare hospice rules.