All about Evaluation and Management (E and M) procedure codes. Office visit, hospital visit, Hospital care procedure codes. Service codes 99201,99203,99205, 99211, 99212, 99213, 99214, 99215,99221, 99222, 99223, 99231, 99233, 96150 - 96154, G0425 - G0427. How and what code to use for proper E & M Billing.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Basics of Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)
As described in the implementing regulations, the IPPE includes the following:
(1) review of the individual’s medical and social history with attention to modifiable risk factors for disease detection,
(2) review of the individual’s potential (risk factors) for depression or other mood disorders,
(3) review of the individual’s functional ability and level of safety,
(4) an examination to include measurement of the individual’s height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, a visual acuity screen, and other factors as deemed appropriate, based on the beneficiary’s medical and social history,
(5) end-of-life planning, upon agreement of the individual,
(6) education, counseling, and referral, as deemed appropriate, based on the results of the review and evaluation services described in the previous 5 elements, and
(7) education, counseling, and referral including a brief written plan (e.g., a checklist or alternative) provided to the individual for obtaining the appropriate screening and other preventive services, which are separately covered under Medicare Part B (that is, pneumococcal, influenza and hepatitis B vaccines and their administration, screening mammography, screening pap smear and screening pelvic examinations, prostate cancer screening tests, colorectal cancer screening tests, diabetes outpatient self-management training services, bone mass measurements, glaucoma screening, medical nutrition therapy for individuals with diabetes or renal disease, cardiovascular screening blood tests, diabetes screening tests, screening ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysms, an electrocardiogram, and additional preventive services covered under Medicare Part B through the Medicare national coverage determinations process).
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