S0255 Hospice referral visit (advising patient and family of care options) performed by nurse, social worker, or other designated staff
Short descriptor: Hospice refer visit nonmd
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S0255 is the HCPCS Level II code for Hospice referral visit (advising patient and family of care options) performed by nurse, social worker, or other designated staff (2026). It belongs to Section S — Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare). Under Medicare, its coverage status is: Not payable by Medicare. Part B pricing methodology: Not separately priced by Part B.
Classification & CMS Attributes
- Medicare Coverage
- Not payable by Medicare (code I)
- Part B Pricing
- Not separately priced by Part B (indicator 00)
- Type of Service
- Other medical items or services
- Effective Date
- 2002-01-01
- 2026 Maintenance
- No change this year
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