Advanced Search

Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

Reader Question:

Know the Facts on Medicare Coverage for These Exams

Published on Thu Jan 05, 2023

Question: What’s the difference between an annual well visit and a well-woman visit? A new, female patient who’s a Medicare Part B beneficiary wants an annual well visit but wants the type “that she doesn’t have to pay for.” What’s the difference? Texas Subscriber Answer: Medicare offers coverage for certain preventive services, including well visits. Your question didn’t mention whether the patient [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

View All