Original Medicare (Fee-for-Service) Hospice

The Original Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) 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 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

Availability of this file

Availability:
Annual: 1999-2024
Quarterly: 2024 Q1-Q4; 2025 Q1-Q3
Monthly*: 2025 and 2026

*Data is only available to CCW VRDC users, and cannot be shipped.

Date Requests Can Be Accepted for Upcoming Releases:

Annual: 2025 may be requested after 12/1/2026
Quarterly: 2026 may be requested after 4/1/2026
Monthly: 2027 may be requested after 12/1/2026

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