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07-12-2012, 08:44 AM
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Welcome to MC exam
Patient came in for a wellnes exam, it is obvious that it is her very first wellness exam (i.e. welcome to MC), but the documentation does not state it is a "Welcome to Medicare exam", it just states it is a wellness. My question is does it actually have to state in the note it is a "Welcome to Medicare" exam?
Thanks! Jeanne 
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07-12-2012, 03:46 PM
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The Welcome to Medicare visit has very specific requirements (as do the 2 different Medicare Annual Wellness Visit).
It is important to note that these 3 visits are NOT complete physical exams. Among other things a Welcome to Medicare Visit must include: Depression screening Safety screening End of life planning I haven't been a coder all that long but I have never seen a regular wellness exam that contains the elements required for any of the Medicare Wellness Visits. As always, your best bet is to check the CMS website for full details. I was able to download some great reference sheets that list everything that is required for each visit.
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L. Mark Kozu, CPC, CPC-H Coder/Abstractor II Wound Care, Podiatry, Cardiology, and Vascular UW Medicine / Valley Medical Center Renton, WA
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07-12-2012, 04:28 PM
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Here's a link that I was sent the other day pertaining to the AWV and IPPE.
http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Educ...E-AWV-FAQs.pdf Included in the above link are other links to more specific info about both. Enjoy!
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Roxanne Thames, CPC, CEMC AAPCCA Board of Directors 2012-2015 Region 1- ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY Past President 2011, 2012 York, PA Chapter Past President Elect 2010 York, Pa Chapter Roxanne.Thames@aapcca.org
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