Billing and Coding: Hospice Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders

This article provides billing and coding guidelines that complement the Local Coverage Determination (LCD L34567) for hospice care for Alzheimer disease and related disorders. It does not restate clinical coverage criteria, exclusions, or frequency limits; those are determined by LCD L34567 and applicable Medicare regulations, so consult that LCD for specific indications, documentation requirements, and limitations.

"Coverage and clinical indications for hospice services for Alzheimer disease and related disorders follow the Local Coverage Determination LCD L34567 and associated clinical criteria therein."

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