Learn to coordinate, offer clear explanation to patients to claim new CCM code

Why This Topic Matters

It helps physicians, practice managers, and coding/billing staff understand the administrative and workflow changes needed to support CCM participation and patient communication. The topic is relevant to practices building or refining chronic care infrastructure and trying to align care coordination with Medicare billing requirements.

Article Sections

1. Chronic care management

   Introduces the chronic care management topic and frames the article around Medicare billing preparation and care coordination. Provides the overall context for the discussion that follows.

2. More than vitals

   Describes broader care-management activities that may be part of CCM workflows for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Emphasizes assessment and coordination elements beyond routine vital signs.

3. 5 CCM prep points

   Outlines practical preparation topics for practices considering CCM services. Covers consent and communication, staffing considerations, external resource coordination, automation, and related practice models.