tci Part B Insider - 2005 Issue 4

Part B Coding Coach: Prevent 'Welcome to Medicare' Problems With 4 Simple Steps

Go with new G codes for proper reimbursementThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has jumped on the preventive services bandwagon, allowing physicians to better assess and screen future patients - and get paid for it.Medicare is taking a more proactive approach to preventive care in 2005 by offering every new Medicare beneficiary a "Welcome to Medicare" (WTM) exam. The exam will allow physicians to evaluate the overall health of a patient and recommend covered screenings for heart disease, diabetes and glaucoma. Details: The WTM exam includes an EKG, which you need to report separately. For CMS to...

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