by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 21, 2011 | Collections, Billing & Coding, Compliance, Day-to-Day Operations, Medicare & Reimbursement
Today’s CMS call reviewed the guidelines for the IPPE (Initial Preventive Physical Exam) and the AWV (Annual Wellness Visit), what they include and how to code for them. What is the IPPE (also called the “Welcome to Medicare Visit”)? The IPPE is a...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jul 17, 2011 | Electronic Medical Records, Medicare & Reimbursement, PECOS
First the facts on what has taken place so far in the 2011 EHR Incentive Programs. As of June 30th, the total of Medicare EHR Incentive Program payments is over $94 million. As of June 30th, over $166 million has been paid in Medicaid EHR incentives since the program...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Oct 20, 2010 | Electronic Medical Records, Medicare & Reimbursement
More information on Medicare wellness visits in 2011 can be found here. Information on the 2011 Medicare Part A and Part B deductibles and premiums can be found here. ***************************************************************************** The extensive changes...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Jan 17, 2010 | Day-to-Day Operations, Finance, Medicare & Reimbursement
Medicare is a federal health insurance program created in 1965 for: people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant) Medicare...
