CCM claims double in 2016 — and most specialties have low denial rates

Article Overview

This article examines Medicare chronic care management billing trends after CMS began paying for the service, focusing on 2016 claim volume, denial rates, specialty participation, and reimbursement context. It is useful for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and providers who want a high-level view of how CCM claims were being reported across specialties and care settings. The article also notes related chronic care management codes and broader policy timing that affected billing activity.