Chronic care management codes

Chronic Care Management and Other New CPT Codes.

E ffective Jan. 1, 2015, Medicare began paying for chronic care management (CCM), recognizing the value that primary care brings to health care. This article provides you with information and tools that your practice needs to bill for these services. The requirements are numerous, but this new revenue could have a significant impact on your practice’s bottom line. See “Other CPT changes of note...

Chronic care management codes: A small step in the right direction.

C oordinating the care of patients with chronic diseases is essential if we are to improve patient care, enhance population health, and reduce health care costs. Care coordination assists the patient’s team of providers in making the right diagnostic and therapeutic choices, avoids duplication of services, and facilitates incorporating patient preferences regarding goals of care and socioeconom...

Effects of Telenursing on the Management of Self-care Behaviors in Patients with Chronic Hypertension

Background: The high prevalence of hypertension across the world and its severe effects on various body organs are a major health concern in every community. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of telenursing on the management of self-care behaviors in patients with chronic hypertension. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted on two groups with a pretest-posttest. Th...

Chronic care at the crossroads: Exploring solutions for chronic care management. Report on the US Summit.

Integration of palliative care in chronic critical illness management.

Palliative care is an essential component of comprehensive care for all patients with chronic critical illness, including those receiving restorative or life-sustaining therapies. Core elements include alleviation of symptom distress, communication about care goals, alignment of treatment with the patient's values and preferences, transitional planning, and family support. Here we address stra...