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Hospice patients
I am having problems submitting claims for Hospice patients that are not related to their Hospice care. What modifiers do I need to use and in what sequence?
re: Hospice patients
The GV modifier is used when a physician is providing a service that is related to the diagnosis for which a patient has been enrolled into hospice. This physician is not associated with the hospice and is providing services as a private physician.
The GW modifier is used when a physician is providing a service that is not related to the diagnosis for which a patient has been enrolled into hospice. This physician is not associated with the hospice and is providing services as a private physician.
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/clm104c11.pdf