CPT® 2015: Investigate Your Chronic Care Management Options

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize that chronic care management reporting changed for 2015 and that the revisions may affect documentation, workflow, and code selection in practices that manage patients with ongoing conditions. It is useful for understanding whether a practice’s existing services align with the updated CPT framework.

Article Sections

1. Embrace the Chronic Care Management Improvements

   This section summarizes the CPT 2015 updates affecting chronic care management services, including revisions to code descriptors and the overall structure of the guidance. It also discusses documentation themes and the types of changes readers should review for the new year.

2. Know When Your Surgeons Can Use These Codes

   This section focuses on the potential relevance of chronic care management reporting in a general surgery environment. It addresses the kinds of chronic conditions and care scenarios that may prompt further review of the updated guidance.