decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-009
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS Program Memorandum from 2002 that reissues prior guidance on Medicare hospice certification. It explains the statutory and regulatory background, the policy clarification tied to hospice eligibility certification, and the effective, implementation, and discard dates. The content is relevant to hospice providers, intermediaries, carriers, and billing/coding professionals who track Medicare administrative guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Hospice reimbursement and eligibility documentation depend on timely compliance with Medicare policy guidance. This memorandum helps readers understand the governing framework and the administrative dates that affect when the clarification applies.
What You Will Learn
- The Medicare hospice policy context addressed by the memorandum
- The statutory and regulatory authorities referenced in the guidance
- The effective, implementation, and discard dates associated with the memorandum
- The roles of intermediaries and carriers in communicating the instruction
Who Should Read This
- Hospice providers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Medicare intermediaries
- Medicare carriers
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