Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2010 Issue 16
HOSPICE: CMS Issues New Face-to-Face Requirement for
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Article Overview
This piece covers a CMS clarification about a hospice-related requirement that is appearing in a home health agency rulemaking context, along with related Medicare policy changes from the health care reform law. It is intended for hospice, home health, and Medicare billing/coding professionals who need to understand the scope, timing, and administrative implications of the update.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps providers and billing staff track a Medicare policy change that affects hospice eligibility certification and oversight. It is relevant for organizations monitoring federal rulemaking and implementation timelines.
What You Will Learn
- How a hospice-related CMS requirement is being positioned within broader home health rulemaking
- What types of providers are involved in the updated certification process
- Which hospice oversight areas are affected by the health care reform legislation
- How the timing of the policy change relates to Medicare implementation
Who Should Read This
- Hospice providers
- Home health agencies
- Medicare billing professionals
- Coding and compliance staff
- Practice administrators
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