Correction to the Common Working File (CWF) for Late Recertifications
This instruction will allow posting a hospice claim when the occurrence code 27 is not present but the provider liable occurrence span code 77 is present with a through date equal to the claim through date.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 30, 2009
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