It covers all routine daily hospice services, including nursing, medications, equipment, and supportive care at the patient’s home or residence.
HCPCS Code T2042: Hospice Routine Home Care; Per Diem
Learn about the HCPCS code T2042 for "hospice routine home care; per diem" through this short guide.
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Frequently asked questions
T2042 is per diem for routine home care. T2043 is billed hourly for continuous home care, usually during periods of crisis or symptom management.
No. Medications related to the terminal illness are included in the per diem hospice rate.
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