PHYSICIAN NOTES: Hospices--Shore Up Your Claims Data

Why This Topic Matters

Hospice and other Medicare claims depend on accurate reporting and current CMS guidance. This article helps readers identify where reporting requirements and policy notices may affect claim submission practices and reimbursement workflows.

Article Sections

1. Hospice claims reporting updates

   Discusses CMS guidance on hospice claim detail expectations and the types of visit information referenced in the article. It also notes a hospice diagnosis limitation mentioned by CMS.

2. Competitive bidding program update

   Summarizes a CMS announcement about expansion of the competitive bidding program and the general categories of equipment and supplies involved.

3. Ambulatory Surgical Center fee schedule information

   Describes a CMS publication on ambulatory surgical center fee schedule topics, including general coverage and claim routing information for certain services and items.