Ok, so this is in regards to the paragraph I pasted here, the Final Rule from Aug 2015.
We are having difficulties agreeing on what diagnosis this means. Every single thing? or Just anything that pertains to their coming on hospice?
currently, we gather our information from their most recent h&p as well as our initial exam.
What is your process?
Clarification Regarding Diagnoses on Claim Form
We are clarifying that hospices are required to report all diagnoses identified in the initial and comprehensive assessments on hospice claims, whether related or unrelated to the terminal prognosis of the individual. ICD-9-CM coding guidelines (and effective on October 1, 2015, ICD-10-CM) state to report all diagnoses that affect patient care. This also includes the reporting of any mental health disorders and conditions that would affect the plan of care, as hospices are to assess and provide care for identified psychosocial and emotional needs, as well as for physical and spiritual needs.