Rationale* To address some of the shortcomings of CCM, and to encourage higher utilization, CMS is creating a new add-on […]
All posts tagged: Chronic Care Management Care Plan
Certified EHR for CCM
Any provider hoping to participate in Chronic Care Management must be using a certified EHR. The key capabilities of the EHR that [...]
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CCM Clinical Staff
Chronic Care Management does not have to be provided by direct employees of the billing provider. Providers can make use of [...]
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General Supervision of CCM
Chronic Care Management does not have to be provided by direct employees of the billing provider. Providers can make use of [...]
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An Updated Care Pathway for Nephrology Chronic Care Management
There is good news for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) this week. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology reports […]
24/7 Access for Chronic Care Management
Chronic Care Management programs require 24/7 access on two dimensions in order to fulfill the requirements for CPT 99490: care […]
CPT G0511 – Chronic Care Management for FQHCs
Beginning January 1, 2018, FQHCs will be required to bill CPT G0511 for services previously billed as CPT 99490 or […]
Creating Chronic Care Management Care Plans That Drive Improved Clinical Outcomes
Chronic Care Management for Medicare beneficiaries with two or more chronic conditions requires at least 20 minutes of non-face-to-face care […]
Fighting Depression with Chronic Care Management (99490)
According to Mental Health America, depression affects more than 19 million Americans every year (1). Around the clock access to compassionate, […]
Care Management Services Under CCM
CPT 99490 reimburses for 20 minutes of non-face-to-face time delivered by clinical staff. The majority of this time is usually […]
