Hospice reimbursement alerts

This transmittal addresses reporting requirements for face-to-face (F2F) encounters conducted by a hospice physician or hospice nurse practitioner, effective January 4, 2027. Billing teams must update

This transmittal updates Hospice payment rates, the hospice cap amount, wage index values, and the Hospice Pricer effective for the new fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Billing teams must ensure

This transmittal updates Hospice payment rates, the hospice aggregate cap amount, wage index values, and the Hospice Pricer effective for the new fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Billing teams m

CMS finalizes FY 2027 hospice payment rate updates, wage index adjustments, and aggregate cap amount changes effective October 1, 2026. The rule mandates hospices provide the election statement addend

This active Final LCD (L33393) from Wellpoint Federal governs hospice eligibility determinations for terminal status under the HHH MAC contract, effective April 1, 2026. It establishes the clinical cr

This transmittal (CR 14495) updates claims processing instructions for reporting face-to-face (F2F) encounter requirements conducted by a hospice physician or hospice nurse practitioner. Billing teams

The proposed rule for FY 2027 updates the hospice wage index and payment rates, which may impact reimbursement amounts for hospice providers. Additionally, new requirements for hospices to provide a h

The FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update will adjust reimbursement rates, impacting the overall funding available to hospice providers. Changes to admission regulations and face-to-face

The proposed rule for FY 2026 introduces updates to the hospice wage index and payment rates, potentially impacting reimbursement levels for hospice providers. Additionally, changes to admission regul

The FY 2025 updates to the hospice wage index and payment rates will have significant implications for reimbursement rates within the hospice sector. The adjustments in the aggregate cap amount and th

The proposed rule introduces updates to the hospice wage index and payment rates for FY 2025, which will affect reimbursement for hospice services. Enhancements to the Hospice Quality Reporting Progra

The FY 2024 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update introduces changes that will affect reimbursement rates and guidelines for hospice providers. Increased transparency and quality reporting measur

The FY 2024 updates to the hospice wage index and payment rates will significantly impact reimbursement rates for hospice services, potentially leading to alterations in how providers manage care effi

The LCD on Hospice Determining Terminal Status will impact billing practices by clarifying eligibility criteria for hospice services. This could lead to adjustments in claims submission and documentat

This proposed rule would update the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. This proposed rule also includes an a