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99378 Hospice care supervision

E&M

Also known as: hospice supervision frequent, hospice oversight bimonthly, complex end-of-life supervision

Supervision of a patient receiving hospice care; physician oversight of care provided by hospice staff; approximately two supervisory visits per month.

Clinical Context

Used when a physician provides medical oversight and supervision of a patient receiving hospice services with approximately two visits per month for complex symptom management or care coordination.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.73
Practice Expense RVU1.32
Malpractice RVU0.11
Total RVU3.16

Est. Medicare Payment

$105.54

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Family MedicineInternal MedicinePalliative Care

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.