Program_Memos / 2003 / AB-03-037

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers locate the primary guidance sources used for documentation and reporting in several Medicare-related service areas, reducing the risk of using outdated references.

Article Sections

1. Documentation guidance references

   Sources for evaluation and management documentation guidance are identified, along with related Medicare learning resources.

2. Psychiatric, central nervous system, and health and behavior assessment guidance

   The article points to documentation guidance and related reference material for psychiatric services, central nervous system assessment, and health and behavior assessment.

3. Partial hospitalization program update and local review policy

   The memorandum references a Medicare update for partial hospitalization program reporting and mentions local carrier policy review.