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Medicare Coverage for Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan

January 1, 2017, onwards Medicare provided coverage for cognitive assessment and care plan services. Reimbursement requires cognition-focused evaluation, identification of caregivers and caregiver needs, and development, revision, or review of an Advance Care Plan. Effective January 1, 2022, Medicare increased payment for these services to $282 (it will get geographically adjusted) when provided in an […]

Billing Guidelines for Cognitive Assessment

There are substantial barriers when it comes to timely detection of cognitive impairment, especially Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD), impeding effective care planning and coordination among providers, patients, and caregivers. As per a recent estimate, 12.7 million people over 65 years of age are projected to have Alzheimer’s by 2050. So, it’s not surprising […]