CMS ODF Highlights Pending Home Health, Hospice Issues

CMS held a Home Health, Hospice, and Durable Medical Equipment Open Door Forum (ODF) on March 5, 2014.  A summary of the items discussed that impact home health and hospice agencies is below. Home Health Change Request (CR) 8539 has an April 1, 2014 effective date (dates of service).  This CR adds some HCPCS codes…