Having trouble with Medicare denying an IPPE for a patient. Patient got Medicare 11/01/2017 and came for a physical 10/12/2018. We billed the visit with G0402 and Z00.00 and were denied. As far as I know that is all legit. Any help would be appreciated.
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Is End-of-life Planning an Optional Medicare IPPE Service?
Q: “End-of-life planning, on agreement of the beneficiary” is listed as a requirement for Medicare’s Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE). Does this mean that end-of-life planning is optional? What documentation is necessary to substantiate the service? A: The IPPE, or “Welcome to Medicare” visit, is a once-per-lifetime benefit, which must be provided within the first 12 months […]
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