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ABCs of Providing the Initial Preventive Physical Examination

Learn Resource 200712-03

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 nonphysician 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 .external To download and view, go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/MPS_QRI_IPPE001a.pdf external pdf on the CMS Web site.

Posted: 12/10/2007
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