BC Advantage - 2009 Issue 5

Understand the changes: CMS extends IPPE coverage

CMS extensions of coverage are rare gifts, but according to Medlearn Matters article MM6223, which CMS released in October 24, 2008, CMS is in the gift-giving spirit-particularly when it comes to the initial preventive physical examination (IPPE).Effective January 1, new Medicare enrollees now have one full year to take advantage of the IPPE (otherwise known as the welcome to Medicare' exam). This time frame is a significant change from the former six-month window under the old requirements.In addition, CMS developed the following HCPCS codes for the IPPE benefit (also effective January 1):G0402 (formerly code G0344): Initial preventive...

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