Medicare introduces 4 codes for screening exam and related EKG

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which Medicare preventive visit and EKG-related services are addressed in the policy update and understand how those services fit into Medicare’s preventive care framework. It is especially relevant for practices that furnish preventive visits or arrange related diagnostic services.

Article Sections

1. Medicare coverage update

   Introduces the Medicare preventive visit update and the related HCPCS coding changes. Provides the general context for the policy change and the intended setting for the services.

2. Eligibility and visit context

   Describes the beneficiary population and timing framework for the preventive visit. Summarizes the general circumstances under which the service is available.

3. Separately reported EKG services

   Explains the addition of separate HCPCS reporting options for EKG-related components of the preventive visit. Discusses the broader reporting context for practices that do not perform every component in-office.

4. Required elements of the preventive service

   Outlines the major categories of review, examination, and follow-up associated with the preventive service. Also notes related preventive counseling and referral components.

5. Related Medicare preventive services

   Lists other preventive and screening service categories that may be addressed in connection with the visit. Covers the general scope of additional Medicare Part B preventive benefits.

6. Crosswalked fees and reference codes

   Presents the coding crosswalk between the new HCPCS items and existing CPT reference codes. Includes the general fee comparison shown in the article.