Give providers an illustrated guide to the new SDOH risk assessment code

Article Overview

This article explains a new billing topic for physicians and qualified health care professionals related to a standardized social determinants of health risk assessment under Medicare. It is aimed at helping clinical teams understand the service at a high level, including who may be involved in reporting, the time-based nature of the service, and the fact that Medicare requirements are central to determining when the service is billable. The piece is presented as a provider-facing illustration rather than a detailed coding manual.