I know I can bill a professional charge (rev code 0657) on the hospice claim, but can I bill a procedure code, in this instance Abdominal Paracentesis (49080-49081) on a hospice claim?

I say no but I’m not 100% sure that I can’t.

 

From: billers@list.mnhomecare.org <billers@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Marnie Pogreba
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 1:50 PM
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I might not be understanding correctly, it sounds like it should be a separate claim.  Or, are you asking if you can bill for a Physician visit on your hospice claim using the procedure codes below? 

 

 

 

 

    

Marnie Pogreba

Home Care and Hospice

OFFICE: 218 894 8324

Fax: 218 894 8099

 

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM, SENIOR CAMPUS

401 Prairie Ave NE| Staples, MN 56479

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: billers@list.mnhomecare.org <billers@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Bromme, Melissa J.
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 1:09 PM
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Subject: RE: Hospice questions

 

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Ok.  Thank you.

 

My Hospice Medicare Director states that I can bill his PICC line procedure on a hospice claim based on the following information:

 

“Please see attached. The screenshot below if from the attached document. Not sure if something has changed but sure seems to me like we should be able to bill for procedures.

 

”

 

 

Thank you for any of your input. 

 

Melissa

 

 

Melissa Bromme

RSA1/Hospice Billing Coordinator

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice Home Care

407 E 4th St – SSB 5th Floor

Duluth, MN 55805

218-786-1880 I Melissa.Bromme@Essentiahealth.org

 

 

 

 

 

From: billers@list.mnhomecare.org <billers@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Marnie Pogreba
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 1:05 PM
To: billers@list.mnhomecare.org
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Hi Melissa,

 

You can use this listserv for hospice and home care.  Go ahead with your question. 😊

 

 

 

 

    

Marnie Pogreba

Home Care and Hospice

OFFICE: 218 894 8324

Fax: 218 894 8099

 

LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM, SENIOR CAMPUS

401 Prairie Ave NE| Staples, MN 56479

 

 

 

 

From: billers@list.mnhomecare.org <billers@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Bromme, Melissa J.
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:53 PM
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Subject: RE: Hospice questions

 

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That might be helpful.  How do we chat on the side?

 

Thank you,

Melissa

 

 

Melissa Bromme

RSA1/Hospice Billing Coordinator

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice Home Care

407 E 4th St – SSB 5th Floor

Duluth, MN 55805

218-786-1880 I Melissa.Bromme@Essentiahealth.org

 

 

 

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IT is for home care however many of us, myself included do hospice billing so we could chat on the side if you  would like

 

From: billers@list.mnhomecare.org <billers@list.mnhomecare.org> On Behalf Of Bromme, Melissa J.
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2024 12:50 PM
To: billers@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: Hospice questions

 

Good Afternoon, I believe this email address is for home health question only. Am I correct in this assumption? I’m wondering if there is a similar email for questions regarding Hospice billing. Thank you, Melissa Bromme RSA1/Hospice

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Good Afternoon,

 

I believe this email address is for home health question only.  Am I correct in this assumption?

 

I’m wondering if there is a similar email for questions regarding Hospice billing.

 

Thank you,

 

Melissa Bromme

RSA1/Hospice Billing Coordinator

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice Home Care

407 E 4th St – SSB 5th Floor

Duluth, MN 55805

218-786-1880 I Melissa.Bromme@Essentiahealth.org

 



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