Home-Based Medical Care: Advanced Coding Opportunities - HCCIntelligence™ Resource

Advanced Coding Opportunities

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This document provides comprehensive information and guidelines for home-based medical care providers and practice staff regarding advanced coding opportunities beyond Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes. It focuses on various coding opportunities that align with the complexity of patient needs and allow providers to optimize Medicare Fee-for-Service reimbursement.<br /><br />The document covers several topics, including Transitional Care Management (TCM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), Principle Care Management (PCM), Caregiver Training, Online Digital E/M Services, Advance Care Planning (ACP), Prolonged Services, Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services, Smoking Cessation Counseling Services, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Services, Anticoagulation Management, General Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Care Management, Community Health Integration (CHI), Social Determinants of Health Risk Assessment, Consult Services, and Brief Communication Technology-Based Virtual Check-ins.<br /><br />Each topic is explained in detail, including the coding requirements, documentation requirements, reimbursement rates, and relevant guidelines. The document also includes references to additional resources and tools for further information and guidance.<br /><br />Overall, this document serves as a valuable resource for home-based medical care providers and practice staff seeking to optimize their coding and billing practices for maximum reimbursement.

Keywords

home-based medical care providers

advanced coding opportunities

E/M codes

Transitional Care Management

Chronic Care Management

Principle Care Management

Online Digital E/M Services

Advance Care Planning

Prolonged Services

Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services