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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

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An example of this could be that your hospice aide has requested a change in diaper size for the patient. These are all items that can support hospice recertification. ADLS : dependent in all ADLs; frequently agitated; occasionally delusional. Let me start by saying that all changes that show decline is important.

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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

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When you don’t document, Medicare doesn’t pay. Think of it this way, if Medicare repeatedly denies payment, then you might not get that raise you deserve. Document using hospice scales: Medicare uses scales to determine eligibility. These scales are just one way to document hospice eligibility and changes.