Hospice Coding Part 2: Common Diagnoses & Disease-Specific Criteria

Building on Part 1, this session will explore frequently encountered hospice diagnoses, including dementia, neurological disorders, heart disease, pulmonary disease, and cancer. We'll examine Medicare hospice Local Coverage Determination (LCD) disease-specific eligibility criteria and the clinical indicators that support a terminal prognosis. Attendees will learn how these criteria relate to diagnosis selection while understanding the distinction between hospice eligibility documentation and ICD-10-CM coding requirements. We'll also address common coding challenges, including combination codes, manifestation coding, and sequencing requirements. Through practical examples, participants will gain valuable insights into connecting clinical documentation, hospice eligibility considerations, and accurate diagnosis coding.

Further details will be available 45 days prior to the webinar date.