
Hospice of Natchitoches was a wonderful help to us. My mother's passing occurred of Easter weekend and they were there for us when we needed them.
Can I still see my patients and be reimbursed?
GV/GW modifier codes must be added to a Medicare hospice bill to assure payment.
Attending Physician billing for hospice related care if NOT employed by hospice
- Bill Medicare Part B using CPT and ICD Codes
- Use 80% of allowable fee schedule
- Use HCPC modifier Code GV (not employed by hospice)
- Use HCPC modifier Code GW (if related to terminal DX)
- Use 07 code (if not related to hospice diagnosis)