CMS Updates to Non-Complex Chronic Care Management CPT Codes As we reported in October, CMS has made a significant […]
All posts tagged: 99487/99489
Transportation is an Essential Resource for Chronic Care Management (99490)
Although Americans are healthier and living longer than ever before, seniors are outliving their ability to drive safely by an […]
Moving Forward: Fibromyalgia Patients in Primary Care
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain syndrome that affects up to five percent of the American population. Common symptoms include […]
Chronic Care Management (99490): Support and Aid for Caregivers
An estimated 43.5 million adults in the United States have reported providing unpaid care to an adult or a child […]
Reducing Medication Costs with Chronic Care Management (99490)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 18 percent of the $263 billion spent on retail prescription […]
Health Literacy and Appointment Compliance, a Vital Aspect of Chronic Care Management (99490)
Two out of every three older Americans have multiple chronic conditions, and treatment for this population accounts for sixty-six percent […]
Chronic Care Management (99490): Three Tools to Enhance Diabetes Management
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), 32% of Medicare spending is attributed to the diabetes population (1). More […]
Chronic Care Management (99490) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease and the third leading cause of death in the United […]
CPT 99487 – Complex Chronic Care Management
As of 2017, CPT 99487 is reimbursed by Medicare to account for extended care coordination time spent with especially complex patients. […]
Using Chronic Care Management (CCM) to Improve Self-Management of Hypertension: Tips and Techniques
Chronic Care Management, using billing code 99490, promotes patient engagement with various patient-centered tips and techniques to best self-manage chronic […]
