Comprehensive cancer programs provide a score of patient services for which there are no billing codes, including pastoral care, support groups, and “I Can Cope” educational programs. Since these services are not billable, cancer programs must calculate budgets that include resources and staff to provide patients these necessary services.
The Oncology Group can assist your institution and cancer program leaders with inaugurating these “unbillable” but necessary patient and family care services; and with developing an inclusive cancer services budget.