Ensure proper NPP documentation of AWV and E/M on same day

Article Overview

This article explains documentation considerations for non-physician providers when an annual wellness visit and a same-day evaluation and management service are both billed for the same patient encounter. It focuses on separating the preventive and problem-oriented portions of the visit, the role of modifier use, and why clear documentation matters for Medicare claims review. The article is relevant to practices using Medicare preventive visit billing, particularly where nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide services.