Question:
What codes would be assigned for advance care planning (ACP)?
Answer:
There are two CPT® codes for ACP:
99497 | ACP including the explanation and discussion of advance directives such as standard forms (with completion of such forms, when performed), by the physician or other qualified health care professional; first 30 minutes, face-to-face with the patient, family member(s), and/or surrogate |
99498 | each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
Be sure to check with your local payer about coverage as there is no Medicare national coverage determination for the ACP codes.
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