ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2015 Issue 15
Preventive Services: Have You Seen the CDC's Sample HRA Assessment Form?
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Article Overview
This article explains the role of a health risk assessment in Medicare annual wellness visits and points readers to a CDC sample form that practices can adapt for their own use. It is relevant to coding and compliance professionals, clinicians, and practice staff who support preventive service workflows and documentation. The discussion covers the general content areas expected in a health risk assessment, the relationship to AWV requirements, and where to find the referenced CDC resource.
Why This Topic Matters
Health risk assessments are a key documentation component in annual wellness visit workflows, so understanding the expected scope of the form helps practices align their preventive service process with Medicare requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What a health risk assessment is in the context of annual wellness visits
- The broad content areas that a health risk assessment should address
- How a CDC sample resource can be used as a starting point for a practice-specific form
- Why tailoring the assessment to patient needs and practice workflow matters
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Primary care practices
- Clinicians involved in preventive services
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