To all our providers out there - Tips for faster turnaround times

•  Labeling second billings with “Tracer” or “Second Billing” will cut down on process times.
•   A GV modifier on a Primary Care Physician (Attending) is needed when you bill direct. If the billing is for services by a physician other than the attending physician then Hospice should be billed so we can determine whether the service was Disease Related.
•  A GW modifier is needed on a billing that is denied by us for Non Disease Related

For further details please see the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, CMS Pub 100-4, Ch. 11, sections 40.1.3 and 40.2 at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Manuals/IOM/list.asp.

Did you receive a Denial Letter from us?

•  If a billing is Denied - we send you a Denial letter with the appropriate reason for the Denial marked.
•  To receive a packet explaining how to bill when a patient is under Hospice care - you may call the finance department and we would be happy to send one to you.

Here are some of our favorite links that may be of use to you!

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ This is the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services and has lots of useful information.

https://wamedweb.acs-inc.com/wa/general/home.do This is the home page of Washington State Medicaid online. WAMedWeb provides the tools and resources to help healthcare providers conduct business electronically with Washington State Medicaid.

This portion of the website is NEW and we welcome any feedback you have about improvements or additions! Email us at info@hospiceofspokane.org or call 509.456.0438.