Does code Z51.5 (encounter for palliative care) have to be the second diagnosis on a hospice patient?s NOE, or can it be coded further down? (This is for when there is MD supporting documentation for this code.) Thank you for your help and time.
Homecare Q&A, January 3, 2018
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