National Health Care Decisions Day is April 16
National Health Care Decisions Day educates the public and providers about the importance of Advance Care Planning (ACP). Did you know that ACP services can be billed to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule? The Society’s Guide to Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Coding, Reimbursement, and Documentation has information on ACP billing and coding.
Also, be sure to check the Society’s new Advance Care Planning series which is a comprehensive guide to discussing advance care decisions with patients. Click here to access the products.
The Society will also be offering a FREE (for members) webinar on Advanced Care Planning in Long- Term Care: Considerations for Improved Quality of Life on Wednesday, May 9th at 7pm-8pm Eastern. Click here to register.
For More Information:
- CMS ACP Fact Sheet
- Billing the Physician Fee Schedule for ACP Services Frequently Asked Questions
- ACP as an Optional Element of an Annual Wellness Visit MLN Matters® Article