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CMS Transmittal R13860CP: Reporting Face-to-Face Encounter Conducted by a Hospice Physician or Hospice Nurse Practitioner…

Policy ID: CMS-T-R13860CPSpecialty: HospiceAdded: 7/11/2026Effective: January 4, 2027billing update
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What changed

Hospice F2F encounter reporting rules updated effective Jan 2027.

Who’s affected: Hospice billing teams · Effective: January 4, 2027

Primary source: View the official CMS/MAC document ↗

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CMS Transmittal R13860CP: Reporting Face-to-Face Encounter Conducted by a Hospice Physician or Hospice Nurse Practitioner…