ObGyn RoundUp: Incident-to billing of well-woman visits

Why This Topic Matters

It helps obgyn practices and billing teams understand which preventive encounters and Medicare visit types are being discussed so they can review coverage, documentation, and patient communication requirements more effectively.

Article Sections

1. Incident-to billing and Medicare preventive screening services

   This section addresses Medicare guidance on preventive screening services and how they relate to incident-to billing concepts. It references CMS policy language and the Medicare preventive services guide.

2. Well-woman visits versus the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

   This section distinguishes a well-woman exam from the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit and discusses how the two services differ in purpose and coverage context. It also notes the role of ACOG guidance and patient communication materials.

3. Official resources

   This section lists reference materials from CMS and ACOG that support the discussion. It includes links to preventive billing guidance and Medicare policy documentation.