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HCPCS Code for BMI is documented above normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented G8417

HCPCS code G8417 for BMI is documented above normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented as maintained by CMS falls under Additional Quality Measures .

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BMI is documented above normal parameters and a follow-up plan is documented

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Anthem OV Denials anthem billing and reimbursment denails mips office visit
Hello, we have been having a ton of anthem claims being denied because of 99213 being bundled with Medicare (MIPS) codes. IE, G8427, G9903, G8417. The claims are sent electronic and the values for all... [ Read More ]
BMI reporting
[LIST] [*][B][U]G8417 (HCPCS)[/U][/B] - Body mass index, or BMI, classifies individuals on the basis of their weight as underweight, normal weight, or obese. [COLOR=rgb(41, 105, 176)][B]The provider r... [ Read More ]
BMI Reporting for MIPS
Good morning! When reporting BMI, I am a bit confused between G8417 and 3008f. Would someone be able to help me distinguish these codes and if one or both should be reported together? Also, does there... [ Read More ]
BMI reporting
Good morning! When reporting BMI, I am a bit confused between G8417 and 3008f. Would someone be able to help me distinguish these codes and if one or both should be reported together? Also, does th... [ Read More ]
Documenting BMI with a Plan
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 483783, member: 5404"] When you say they want to 'bill' G8417, I assume you mean they want to report this quality measure? If so, the guidance for this measure is located at... [ Read More ]
Documenting BMI with a Plan
When you say they want to 'bill' G8417, I assume you mean they want to report this quality measure? If so, the guidance for this measure is located at the link below - the definition of what constitu... [ Read More ]
Documenting BMI with a Plan
Some of our providers will want to bill G8417 BMI above normal with plan. But they only document that they encouraged the patient to make diet modifications and reduce weight. Is that sufficient doc... [ Read More ]
MIPS and who to report this information
Thank you! That helps, but one more question about it... so say as an example, we are using "tabacco non user code 1036F" or "BMI is documented paramenters code G8417 - G8420" as measures we are rep... [ Read More ]
Code changes
Need documentation on code changes, BMI Current code G8417 being replaced by G0270 and Depression Screening current code 96161 replaced by 96127, does anyone else use these codes for Quality Measures... [ Read More ]
3008f
If a patient has Medicare, use code range G8416-G8417. Most Hedis measures are for documentation purposes only, you may not get reimbursed on the claim. if the patient is obese, you can add the BMI me... [ Read More ]
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