Let's Discuss Medicare Wellness Visits

Description

Wellness visits are commonly recognized as an essential component of primary care that improves quality of care and overall health of patients. Understanding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, benefit coverage and billing requirements is key to implementing and supporting the delivery of these resources. This learning opportunity will discuss the differences between wellness visits, billing guidance, and resources for Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify differences between wellness visits
2. Evaluate benefit coverage
3. Examine billing guidelines