Subsequent AWVs continue flying, but initial AWV, IPPE stay grounded

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding utilization and denial patterns for Medicare preventive visit services helps organizations monitor service mix, plan for scheduling demand, and interpret recent claims behavior in a changing post-pandemic environment. The article also highlights how telehealth reporting appears in recent claims data for these services.

Article Sections

1. Medicare preventive visit utilization trends

   This section reviews broad claim-volume patterns for Medicare preventive visit services and compares recent year-over-year changes. It frames the discussion around pandemic-era impacts and recovery trends.

2. Denial rates and telehealth reporting

   This section summarizes denial-rate trends and notes the appearance of telehealth reporting on selected claims. It also references recent Medicare claims data for these reporting patterns.