Hospice Pre-Election Evaluation and Counseling Services
Section 512 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, amends sections 1812(a), 1814(i) and 1861(dd) of the Act, effective January 1, 2005, to provide for payment to a hospice for specified hospice pre- election evaluation and counseling services furnished by a physician who is either the medical director of or employee of the hospice agency. Beginning January 1, 2005, this provision provides for a one-time payment for specified services furnished by a physician who is either the medical director of or employee of a hospice agency.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 03, 2004
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