Consider the pros and cons of furnishing an AWV during same-day E/M

Article Overview

This premium article addresses a common Medicare documentation and workflow question about whether an annual wellness visit should be performed on the same day as an office-based evaluation and management visit or separated into two appointments. It is aimed at coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinicians who need a high-level understanding of the operational, patient-experience, and billing considerations involved. The discussion focuses on general pros and cons, documentation burden, patient copays, and scheduling logistics.