During a July 18, 2018 CMS Twitter™ podcast, CMS National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Donald Rucker, M.D. defended the new CMS 2019 proposal to make documentation of the History optional for health records. He was asked, “In light of technology’s thirst for data to identify best practices and construct predictive algorithms, is it possible […]
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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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