Part B Billing: Take "Chase After 'Welcome to Medicare' Exam Deductibles" Off Your To-Do List

Why This Topic Matters

It helps practices understand a Medicare billing change that affects beneficiary cost-sharing and reinforces the administrative steps needed to avoid duplicate billing or denials for a one-time preventive service.

Article Sections

1. Medicare deductible update for the Welcome to Medicare exam

   Overview of the Medicare policy change affecting beneficiary cost-sharing for the preventive enrollment visit. The section frames why the update is relevant to Part B billing and patient experience.

2. Follow These WTM Exam Tips

   Practical administrative topics for managing patients who may receive the service. The section covers eligibility awareness, recordkeeping, communication, and Medicare verification considerations.

3. Report the screening EKG if performed

   Discussion of Medicare guidance related to an optional screening service associated with the preventive visit. The section references CMS material and identifies the broader reporting context.