Medicare Part B in Hospice Setting with GV and GW HCPCS Modifiers Video
Treating patients physical and emotional needs in hospice care as they near the end of their life is a primary goal for healthcare providers. However, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) notes that physicians may be billing for services related to the terminal illness under Part B that hospices are also billing for under Part A. That is why knowing when to use the GV and GW HCPCS modifiers is key to avoiding costly denials.
As a Medicare Administrative Contractor, Palmetto GBA provides resources and comprehensive guidelines on the correct use of the GV and GW HCPCS modifiers we will guide you through the specifics of Medicare coverage and documentation requirements and self-audit processes to avoid denials and enhance patient.
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