Annual Wellness Visit | CPT codes
By:
ThoroughCare
February 20th, 2023
Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) can be an effective way to embrace value-based care, so it’s important to understand the program's rules and regulations, as well as the different types of AWVs your practice can offer.
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Annual Wellness Visit | CPT codes
By:
Daniel Godla
January 25th, 2023
Understanding the billing codes for Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) can provide a better idea of what is expected, both by the patient and by the payer. Understanding billing codes may also help you project revenues and optimize your staff’s capacity.
Chronic Care Management | RHCs / FQHCs | Annual Wellness Visit | Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) | Principal Care Management | CPT codes | CMS Final Rule | Behavioral Health Integration | Chronic Pain Management (CPM)
By:
ThoroughCare
January 18th, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced key reimbursement rates, additional CPT codes, two program expansions, and an entirely new care management program, effective January 1, 2023.
By:
ThoroughCare
October 26th, 2022
According to the American Journal of Accountable Care, only 24 percent of eligible beneficiaries receive and complete a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). Studies have linked AWV participation to improved preventive care, cost savings, and revenue generation, but most ACOs have been slow to adopt them as a common practice.
Annual Wellness Visit | Value-Based Care
By:
ThoroughCare
August 31st, 2022
Value-based care requires providers to meet specific quality performance metrics. Failure to do so can negatively impact financial reimbursements and disappoint patient expectations. But even with these penalties, some organizations struggle to adopt this approach to primary care, as the course to do so isn't always straightforward.
By:
ThoroughCare
August 10th, 2022
Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) can be an important tool in preventive health. A vital component of an AWV is a Health Risk Assessment (HRA).
Annual Wellness Visit | Advance Care Planning
By:
ThoroughCare
July 13th, 2022
Advance Care Planning (ACP), or end-of-life planning, is a difficult task to undertake. It may involve uncomfortable conversations that are not always top of mind.
By:
ThoroughCare
July 6th, 2022
Without software, Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) will be difficult to provide to your patients. Your practice or organization will need to leverage a digital care coordination solution to implement your program and efficiency screen patients.
By:
ThoroughCare
June 22nd, 2022
Reimbursement rates for Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) are tied to the program’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. These codes help categorize and specify billing rules and requirements for the procedures, treatments, and care services related to AWVs.