New Medicare annual wellness visit resource empowers providers to detect early cognitive decline
As a medical professional, you are essential in identifying early signs of cognitive impairment in older adults. The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit includes a required cognitive evaluation, which should be conducted using brief, validated and culturally appropriate screening tools.
To support your efforts in delivering proactive, person-centered care, a new resource is now available: “Boost Cognitive Health Screenings During Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.”
This flyer includes:
- Recommended cognitive screening tools
- Documentation best practices
- Correct CPT claims coding
- Additional tips to streamline assessments
Access the flyer online
- Go to the California Provider Resources at bit.ly/WCProvResources.
Additional information
If you have questions regarding the information contained in this update, contact 866-999-3945.
This information applies to Physicians.