Reminder for Correcting Hospice Edits for Certifying Physicians (17729, 17730)

1. Reason Codes 17729 and 17730: Refer to specific hospice claim edits related to certifying physicians.
2. Adjustments: Should be submitted for correcting input errors, such as incorrect NPI or name spelling, or after updating the physician's PECOS record.
3. Appeals: Should not be submitted for these issues; adjustments are the appropriate method.

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Posted 12/19/2024