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HOSPICE FACE-TO-FACE (FTF) encounters for recertification Required for patients who enter their 3rd or later hospice benefit period on/after Effective Date: January 1, 2011. A physician employed, volunteer or under arrangement (contract) with the hospice agency, or a Who Performed by: hospice employed nurse practitioner (full-time, part-time, or per diem) must perform the FTF. FTF must occur within 30 calendar days prior to start of 3rd benefit period and all subsequent When - Timeframe: recertifications, unless an exceptional circumstance is met and documented as such. For example: an emergency weekend admission or CMS data systems are unavailable.

Title: Hospice Face-to-Face (FTF) Encounters for Recertification (Home Health & Hospice) Author: CGS - CH Subject: HH&H Created Date: 11/18/2019 3:35:43 PM

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