CPT® 2015: Adopt New Advance Care Codes for End of Life Discussions

Why This Topic Matters

Advance care planning documentation and payer treatment can affect whether these services are reported and reimbursed correctly. The article helps readers understand the scope of the new CPT additions and the broader billing environment surrounding them.

Article Sections

1. Meet the New Codes on the Block

   Introduces the new advance care planning CPT services and summarizes the broad circumstances discussed in the article. It also notes the general patient-encounter context covered by the guidance.

2. Learn What You Need to Look for in the Documentation

   Reviews the types of documentation themes and physician note elements associated with these services. The section emphasizes what reviewers should expect to see in support of the encounter.

3. Recognize Current Billing Status

   Summarizes the article’s discussion of Medicare recognition and payer-policy considerations. It also addresses the broader billing status environment for the services during the referenced year.