decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 3 (March)
When reporting CCM initiating visit code G0506, watch level of E/M service
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Article Overview
This article reviews CMS guidance on chronic care management initiating visits and same-day office/outpatient evaluation and management services. It is aimed at medical coders, billers, and practices that report Medicare CCM services and need to understand when the initiating visit applies, how it relates to an office visit, and what general level-of-service considerations were discussed by CMS.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices determine whether a CCM initiating visit is appropriate in common office-visit scenarios and understand the Medicare context for reporting CCM-related services.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS addressed billing a CCM initiating visit in relation to an office/outpatient E/M service.
- When an initiating visit may be relevant for Medicare CCM services.
- What general level-of-service considerations were discussed during the CMS webinar.
- How the article frames documentation and eligibility issues for CCM-related reporting.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Physician practices
- Non-physician practitioners
- Compliance staff
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
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