decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 12 (December)
Ask a Part B News Expert: Face-to-face visits
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Article Overview
This article explains a Medicare Part B billing question about a newly covered face-to-face cardiovascular disease risk reduction visit. It is relevant for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the general coverage context, timing, and how the visit is discussed in relation to other preventive services.
Why This Topic Matters
The piece helps readers identify a new Medicare-covered preventive service and understand that the article focuses on coding and coverage timing for that service within a broader preventive care setting.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about a newly covered Medicare preventive face-to-face visit
- When the service became effective
- How the article frames the service in relation to other preventive visits and screenings
- The broad coverage context described in the CMS decision memo excerpt
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance professionals
- Primary care practices
- Medicare-focused revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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