decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2022 Issue 12 (December)
To beat ACP problems, study up and get NPP, post-acute help
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Article Overview
This practice management article explains current Medicare advance care planning coverage, recent documentation problems identified in an OIG audit, and legislative efforts aimed at expanding access to the service. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, clinicians, and practice managers who bill or support ACP services under Medicare. The piece also points readers to CMS guidance and related resources for understanding documentation and billing expectations at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Advance care planning is a billed Medicare service, and the article highlights audit risk, documentation gaps, and policy changes that can affect claim compliance and service availability. It helps readers understand where ACP billing is being challenged and what broader access discussions may mean for practices.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare advance care planning is being discussed in relation to utilization trends and audit findings
- What general types of documentation issues were identified in a federal review
- How proposed policy changes could affect access to advance care planning services
- Which public resources and agency guidance are referenced for further review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance staff
- Practice managers
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Clinical social workers
- Clinical nurse specialists
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