Wrap in recent updates to CMS’ preventive services tool

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers stay current with CMS preventive services education so they can recognize when new HCPCS references or surrounding billing guidance have been added to common preventive service resources. This is relevant for organizations that regularly code Medicare preventive services in office, outpatient, behavioral health, or screening settings.

Article Sections

1. CMS preventive services tool updates

   Overview of recent additions to CMS’ Medicare preventive services educational resource and the areas affected by the update.

2. Behavioral health screening pages

   Discussion of new guidance appearing on alcohol misuse screening and counseling and depression screening pages, including added references related to crisis-focused follow-up and safety planning.

3. Hepatitis C screening

   A note on the addition of a hepatitis C screening-related HCPCS code to the preventive services tool.

4. General guidance on add-on office/outpatient E/M coding

   Summary of broader guidance added for office and outpatient evaluation and management services in connection with preventive care visits and modifier use in the same-day setting.

5. Resource

   Reference to the CMS preventive services educational resource cited in the article.