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Hospice Information Resource
for Medicare
Hospice is a special way of caring for people who are terminally ill, and for their families. This care includes physical care and counseling. Hospice care is given by a public agency or private company approved by Medicare. It is for all age groups, including children, adults, and the elderly during their final stages of life. The goal of hospice is to care for the patients and their families, not to cure their illnesses.
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Stay Informed - Go to CMS Mailing Lists to join a
provider specific listserv (or electronic mailing list service) to
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Billing/Payment
Hospice Wage Index FY 2005: Notice(issued August 27, 2004)(PDF file - 98 kb)
Hospice Wage Index FY 2004: Notice (issued September 30, 2003) (PDF file - 1.1 mb)
Hospice Wage Index FY 2003: Notice (issued August 30, 2002) (PDF file - 98 kb)
Hospice Wage Index FY 2002: Correction Notice (issued October 12, 2001) (PDF file - 15 kb)
Hospice Wage Index FY 2002: Notice (issued September 27, 2001) (PDF file - 166kb)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)(Billing)- Medicare information on electronic transactions under HIPAA
Managed Care
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CMS Manuals and Transmittals
CMS Online Manual
This page includes links to the CMS Manual System (Internet-Only Manuals), Paper-Based Manuals, Program Transmittals and Program Memoranda.
Provider Reimbursement Manual - Part II
Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual
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Enrollment/Participation/Certification
Enrollment
Conditions of Participation
Certification and Recertification by Physicians for Hospice Care
Survey and Certification
Survey and Certification Memoranda
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Coding
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
Alpha-Numeric HCPCS
File
ICD9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee This site includes links to the ICD-9 codes.
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis and Surgical Codes
ICD-9 Coding Resources on Medlearn Effective October 1, 2003
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Policies/Regulations
Medicare Modernization Act
Quarterly Provider Update -- Hospice Regulations Published This Quarter
Reapproval of the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) for Deeming Authority for Hospices: Final Notice (issued September 26, 2003) (PDF file - 45 kb)
Physician or NP/PA Payments, Eligibility, Advance Directives, Miscellaneous Issues
CMS-1727-P Medicare Program; "Provider Reimbursement Determinations and Appeals"
- CMS-1727-P, (adobe pdf 319Kb) Published at the Office of the Federal Register June 25, 2004
- CMS-1727-P (Microsoft Word zipped 114Kb) On Display June 24, 2004
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- CMS-0045-F - HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Standard Unique Health Identifier for Health Care Providers
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Coverage
Medicare Coverage Homepage
Medicare Coverage Database contains National Coverage Determination(NCDs), National Coverage Analyses(NCAs), and Local Medical Review Policy (LMRPs)
Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual
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Medicare Secondary Payer
Medicare Secondary Payer Manual
Medicare Coordination of Benefits
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Program Integrity/Medical Review
Fighting Fraud and Abuse
Medicare Medical Review Program
Medicare Integrity Program
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Education
Hospice Care Enhances Dignity and Peace As Life Nears Its End - Educational Article (PDF file - 102 mb)
Medlearn
Frequently Asked Questions
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Research and Statistics
Medicare Hospice Utilization by State CY 2000 (PDF file - 48 mb)
Hospice Data - FY 1991 through FY 2001 (zip file - 5kb)
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How to Stay Informed
The CMS Quarterly Provider Update
Go to CMS Mailing Lists to join a the Hospice listserv (or electronic mailing list service) to
receive news from CMS.
Open Door Forum: Home Health, Hospice, and Durable Medical Equipment
Press Releases:
CMS Media Release Search
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Contacts
Contact Your Carrier/FI
via Toll-Free Numbers and Websites -- A listing of the new toll free numbers that CMS has installed at Medicare contractor sites
CMS Regional Office Contacts
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Resources
End of Life Planning Information Guide
Hospice Resources and References
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Last Modified on Thursday, September 16, 2004
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