decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 2 (February)
Door opens for RNs, LPNs to render wellness visits, bill under physician’s NPI
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Article Overview
This article examines Medicare guidance and contractor interpretations affecting the annual wellness visit. It is aimed at providers, billing staff, and compliance teams who need to understand who may perform the service, how supervision and billing are being interpreted, and how CMS transmittals and MAC guidance relate to the underlying law.
Why This Topic Matters
The guidance affects workflow, supervision, and billing arrangements for a Medicare preventive service, with implications for compliance and access to care. Readers need to know how CMS, MACs, and state licensure limits interact when the visit is performed by non-physician personnel.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare guidance addresses staffing for annual wellness visits
- How MAC interpretations can affect billing practices
- How state licensure and supervision considerations intersect with Medicare policy
- How CMS transmittals and federal law are discussed in relation to the service
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Registered nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
- Medical practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
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