The Hospice file contains claims submitted by Medicare hospice providers. Records are included in the file regardless of whether the beneficiary is enrolled in fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare or Medicare Advantage (Medicare managed care.)
This file is based on information from the CMS form 1450 (UB04).
What does this file include? (variable highlights)
- the level of hospice care received (e.g., home health aide, skilled nursing care)
- diagnosis (ICD diagnosis codes)
- the dates of service
- submitted charges
- reimbursement amounts
- hospice provider number
