AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2015 Issue 2; For Your Information

The reporting of chronic care management (CCM) services

Since January 1, 2015, non-face-to-face coordination of care services for chronic care management furnished to Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions can be reported with CPT code 99490, Chronic care management services, at least 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per calendar month, with the following required elements: multiple (two or more) chronic conditions expected to last at least 12 months, or until the death of the patient chronic conditions place the patient at significant risk of death, acute exacerbation/decompensation, or functional decline comprehensive care plan established, implemented, revised...

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