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CPT Coding for Hospice in Long-Term Care

  • Ronald J. Crossno, MD, CMD, FAAFP (Diplomate)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Ronald J. Crossno, MD, CMD, FAAFP, 1904 Sager Road, Rockdale, TX 76567.

References 

  1. Stone D , Tarnove L . CPT codes: The evolution and current state of codes and their use . J Am Med Dir Assoc . 2001;2:310–314
  2. 42 CFR 418 (December 16, 1983).
  3. 55 FR 50834 (December 11, 1990), as amended 57 FR 36017 (August 12, 1992).
  4. Scully T. Letter to Mr. Jonathan Keyserling of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. May 24, 2002.
  5. End of Life Care Enhances Dignity and Peace as Life Nears Its End. CMS paid advertisement . The Physician Executive . 2002;Mar–Apr:34–35
  6. Palmetto GBA Hospice Coalition Questions and Answers. October 30, 2000.
  7. Physician Payment for Care Plan Oversight 2001/2002 . Washington, DC: The National Association for Home Care; January 2002;

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JAMDA
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 50-54 , January 2004