Set your clock to report proposed prolonged preventive service codes

Why This Topic Matters

The proposal addresses a reporting gap for extended preventive visits and may affect how practices capture time-based services, documentation, and reimbursement workflow for Medicare preventive care.

Article Sections

1. Preventive services

   Introduces the proposed Medicare change and the broad preventive service context in which it applies.

2. How the time valuation works

   Summarizes the proposed valuation approach, timing framework, and the general operational considerations discussed for practices and billing staff.

3. Utilization may start slow

   Discusses expected adoption challenges, compliance considerations, and workflow implications for different practice settings.

4. Typical time associated with Medicare-covered preventive services

   Presents the list of Medicare-covered preventive services referenced in the article along with the typical time assumptions used for valuation.