Medicare Hospice Benefit & Physician Billing
Medicare Part A covers hospice patient expenses and regulates how physicians bill for their services.
For most eligible patients, Medicare pays for hospice 100 percent, including visits by a nurse, physician and other healthcare professionals, as well as therapy, medication and supplies—although certain prescription drugs and additional services such as inpatient respite care may require small out-of-pocket payments.
In most states, Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) also provides hospice coverage and palliative care, while additional insurance plans, such as traditional HMOs, can supplement healthcare expenses unrelated to a patient’s terminal diagnosis.
Ready for Referral?
Refer your hospice-eligible patient easily. The VITAS app features:
- HIPAA-compliant hospice referrals
- Interactive scale to determine eligibility
- Disease-specific guidelines
Available for Android and iOS devices.
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