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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
BENE_HOSPC_PRD_CNT
The count of the number of hospice period trailers present for the beneficiary's record.
Medicare covers hospice benefit periods which may consist of 2 initial 90 day periods followed by an unlimited number of 60 day periods.
Hospice benefits are generally in lieu of standard Part A hospital benefits for treating the terminal condition.
Medicare payments are described in detail in a series of Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) documents called “Payment Basics”.
Also in the Medicare Learning Network (MLN) “Payment System Fact Sheet Series”.
Source: NCH