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HCPCS Code for Home delivered meals, including preparation; per meal S5170

HCPCS code S5170 for Home delivered meals, including preparation; per meal as maintained by CMS falls under Various Home Care Services .

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Home delivered meals, including preparation; per meal

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Medicare Meal Benefit
[QUOTE="PatG, post: 479682, member: 221105"] Yes, we will be providing meal benefits when authorized. I did see the IOM for Medicare and it states meals may be offered as a supplemental benefit under ... [ Read More ]
Medicare Meal Benefit
[QUOTE="SharonCollachi, post: 479672, member: 654943"] I found that there are some Medicare Advantage plans that offer this, it is an optional benefit. But before I posted the specifics, I wanted to ... [ Read More ]
Meals on Wheels HCPCS S5170
Has anyone used or seen this code (S5170) billed? If so, are there any documentation requirements, any restrictions under Units? Billing protocols and guidelines? Your help is greatly appreciated.... [ Read More ]
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