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# Medicare Coding Instructions
## General Guidelines
- Always verify patient eligibility before coding
- Use appropriate modifiers for Medicare claims
- Follow CMS guidelines for documentation requirements
## Common Rules
1. Modifier Usage: Use modifier -25 for significant, separately identifiable E&M services
2. Documentation: Ensure all services are properly documented in the medical record
3. Billing: Submit claims within 90 days of service date
## Special Considerations
- Telehealth services require specific modifiers
- Preventive services have different coding requirements
- Chronic care management has specific documentation needs
## General Guidelines
- Always verify patient eligibility before coding
- Use appropriate modifiers for Medicare claims
- Follow CMS guidelines for documentation requirements
## Common Rules
1. Modifier Usage: Use modifier -25 for significant, separately identifiable E&M services
2. Documentation: Ensure all services are properly documented in the medical record
3. Billing: Submit claims within 90 days of service date
## Special Considerations
- Telehealth services require specific modifiers
- Preventive services have different coding requirements
- Chronic care management has specific documentation needs
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# Medicare Evaluation Rules
## When to Apply This Rule
- Patient has Medicare as primary or secondary insurance
- Service is covered under Medicare guidelines
- Provider is enrolled with Medicare
## Evaluation Criteria
1. Insurance Verification: Confirm Medicare eligibility
2. Service Coverage: Verify service is covered under Medicare
3. Documentation: Ensure all required documentation is present
4. Modifier Requirements: Check if specific modifiers are needed
## Priority Application
- Apply this rule when no more specific Medicare rules exist
- Override with specialty-specific or state-specific Medicare rules when available
## When to Apply This Rule
- Patient has Medicare as primary or secondary insurance
- Service is covered under Medicare guidelines
- Provider is enrolled with Medicare
## Evaluation Criteria
1. Insurance Verification: Confirm Medicare eligibility
2. Service Coverage: Verify service is covered under Medicare
3. Documentation: Ensure all required documentation is present
4. Modifier Requirements: Check if specific modifiers are needed
## Priority Application
- Apply this rule when no more specific Medicare rules exist
- Override with specialty-specific or state-specific Medicare rules when available
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