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Wiki RN/LPN Performing AWV

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RebeccaWoodward*

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Does your carrier have a policy on this??? This seems so strange to me...

Question: Can a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) perform the entire AWV?

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Yes an RN or LPN can perform the visit. They need to be under the direct supervision of a physician and the state license needs to allow for them to do all the components of the service.

http://www.wpsmedicare.com/part_b/education/awv-faq.shtml
 
Sounds like Medicare's standard response. This is from CMS MLN Matters Article MM7079:

Who is Eligible to Provide the AWV with PPPS?
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A physician who is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy (as defined in section 1861(r)(1) of the Social Security Act (the Act); or,
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A physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as defined in section 1861(aa)(5) of the Act); or,
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A medical professional (including a health educator, registered dietitian, or nutrition professional or other licensed practitioner) or a team of such medical professionals, working under the direct supervision (as defined in CFR 410.32(b)(3)(ii)) of a physician as defined in the first bullet point of this section.
 
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