Essential Facts About Palliative Care You Should Know
Palliative care supports patients with serious illnesses through pain relief, emotional support, and quality of life improvements. Unlike hospice, it begins at diagnosis and continues alongside treatment. Documentation and coding accuracy are key for proper reimbursements. Medicaid billing for palliative care varies by state, requiring localized knowledge. Outsourcing palliative medical billing services helps reduce denials and improve claims. Physician billing for palliative care requires specific ICD-10 and CPT codes to match patient needs and payer rules.