tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2023 Issue Q1

Reader Question: Know the Facts on Medicare Coverage for These Exams

Question: What’s the difference between an annual well visit and a well-woman visit? A new, female patient who’s a Medicare Part B beneficiary wants an annual well visit but wants the type “that she doesn’t have to pay for.” What’s the difference? Texas Subscriber Answer: Medicare offers coverage for certain preventive services, including well visits. Your question didn’t mention whether the patient is new just to your practice or new to Medicare Part B as well. Here are the differences between routine exams, according to the Medicare Learning Network: The initial preventive...

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