AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 4 (April)

Medication Therapy Management Services (April 2006)

April 2006 pages 8-10 Coding Communication:Medication Therapy Management Services Medications represent both a safe and cost-effective tool in managing acute and chronic illnesses, when used appropriately. Pharmacy practice has evolved to include progressive patient counseling, disease management, and collaborative practice models across the country with a goal of improving treatment outcomes and avoiding costly drug-related problems. Until this past year with the adoption of new CPT codes, pharmacists had no formal reporting mechanism to describe clinical (nondispensing) services. Adverse drug events are one of the most frequent and costly consequences of medical errors. At least 44,000 people, and...

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