LCD L34538: Hospice Determining Terminal Status — CGS
Hospice
Government source· CMS / MACverify ↗HCPCS Level II code
G9636 — Health-related quality of life not assessed with tool during at least two visits or quality of life score declined
HCPCS Level IIVerified Sep 5, 2026
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Code definition
Code
G9636
Code system
HCPCS Level II
Full description
Health-related quality of life not assessed with tool during at least two visits or quality of life score declined
Policy activity for HCPCS G9636
CLV Intelligence is tracking 1 policy change that cite HCPCS G9636 most recently on 2026-06-05, drawn from 1 LCD/NCD coverage update. The changes span Hospice.
- LCD/NCD coverage update
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