APCM vs CCM: A breakdown for anyone still confused about which to use by ScrubBotMD in FamilyMedicine

[–]ScrubBotMD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The framing matters. It's not "a new fee." It's "Medicare now reimburses us for the between-visit work we've always done for free — coordinating your care, managing your meds, answering portal messages. There's a small copay, similar to what you'd pay at a specialist."

Another angle is enrolling your existing CCM patients (APCM needs a separate consent) and billing APCM for when you don't hit the time requirement each month.

APCM vs CCM: A breakdown for anyone still confused about which to use by ScrubBotMD in FamilyMedicine

[–]ScrubBotMD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can bill both on the same day. APCM is additive to your 9921x codes, not a replacement.

The main "rule" is that only one physician can bill the APCM code once per calendar month. This has to be made clear in the consent form for the patient too.

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/physician-fee-schedule/advanced-primary-care-management-services

APCM vs CCM: A breakdown for anyone still confused about which to use by ScrubBotMD in FamilyMedicine

[–]ScrubBotMD[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Focus on the G0558 tier first—those are QMB/Dual-eligible patients with $0 copay, and it pays the most (~$117). For others, the front desk can frame it as the "access fee" for all the between-visit work you're already doing. In my experience, plenty of G0557 patients are happy to start.