December 11, 2007
"The ABCs of Providing the Initial Preventive Physical Examination" Quick Reference Chart
The ABCs of Providing the Initial Preventive Physical Examination quick reference chart is now available in hardcopy - This two-sided laminated chart can be used by Medicare fee-for-service physicians and qualified non-physician practitioners as a guide when providing the initial preventive physical examination (IPPE) (also known as the "Welcome to Medicare" Physical Exam or the "Welcome to Medicare" Visit). This chart identifies the components and elements of the IPPE, and provides eligibility requirements, procedure codes to use when filing claims, FAQs, suggestions for preparing patients for the IPPE, and lists references for additional information.
To order, free of charge, go to the MLN Product Ordering page at http://cms.meridianksi.com/kc/main/kc_frame.asp?kc_ident=kc0001&loc=5. To download and view, go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/MPS_QRI_IPPE001a.pdf on the CMS website.
