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Hospice documentation guide
Dementia Charting Reference
ICD-10: G30.x
LCD L34538 Eligibility Criteria
Part II required for all diagnoses:PPS <70 AND dependence in 2+ ADLs. These apply in addition to diagnosis-specific criteria below.
- 1FAST ≥7.1 (7A: fewer than 6 words/day)
- 2Dependent in all ADLs
- 3PPS <70
- 4Secondary condition present
Charting Tips for Audit Defense
- →Quote specific words patient can still say
- →Name every ADL dependency explicitly
- →Track weight every visit with percentage calculation
- →Document secondary condition with date of occurrence
Common Documentation Mistakes
✕FAST 7 without the 'A' designation is insufficient
✕Not calculating weight loss percentage from baseline
✕Missing secondary condition
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