2026 Hospice Billing Series

The 2026 Hospice Rule introduced changes to reimbursement, including rate adjustments, with additional updates expected in 2027. Both new and experienced hospice billers benefit from periodic reviews of eligibility requirements and clarification on reimbursement and Notice of Election (NOE) updates. This session will cover eligibility verifications, walk through the late NOE process, and explain the exceptions and appeals process. A comprehensive review of all eligibility requirements and Notice of Election procedures will also be included.

Recent years have seen numerous updates to hospice Medicare billing regulations. Ongoing changes to election statement and addendum requirements often create challenges during medical review. Accurate monthly claims and a solid understanding of edits and errors are essential for timely and correct reimbursement. This webinar will provide practical examples of current billing issues and strategies for troubleshooting edits. It will also cover medical review processes and explore how denials can be tied to billing, election statements, and addendums.

Face-to-face requirements, physician billing, and aggregate cap self-reporting are just a few of the daily reimbursement challenges hospice billers face. This session will review specific physician billing codes and the impact of the attending physician. HOPE transmission requirements and penalties for noncompliance will also be covered, along with a look back at the first year of HOPE and what to expect moving forward.