LCD for Hospice - Determining Terminal Status (L25678)

Neurologic disease (CVA, ALS, MS, Parkinson’s) Renal failure. Liver Disease. Neoplasia. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Dementia. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome/HIV. Refractory severe autoimmune disease (e.g. Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis) See Part III for disease specific guidelines to be used with these baseline guidelines. ................
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