decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2017 Issue 1 (January)
Prepare to introduce dementia care in 2017 with a two-part service
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Article Overview
This article is for physicians, qualified health care professionals, coders, and practice managers who need to understand a new Medicare dementia care service introduced for 2017. It reviews the broad structure of the service, the kinds of assessment and care-planning elements involved, the related billing restrictions and allowances, and the importance of meeting the required reporting conditions.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it highlights a newly payable dementia-related service and the documentation and claim-compliance issues practices must understand before billing it. It is especially relevant for organizations caring for older adults, patients with cognitive impairment, and practices coordinating care management and behavioral health services.
What You Will Learn
- What the new Medicare dementia care service covers at a high level
- Why the service is described as involving assessment and care planning
- Which general documentation and reporting themes are emphasized
- How the article frames compatibility with other care management services
- What categories of codes are noted as excluded or allowed in relation to the service
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Qualified health care professionals
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Geriatric practices
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