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99490 CPT code is one of the most commonly used billing codes for Chronic Care Management (CCM). It covers 20 minutes of non-face-to-face care coordination services provided to Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions. For billers and administrators, understanding how to correctly document and submit claims for this code is essential for compliance and reimbursement.  This FAQ guide breaks down the most […]

The period between office visits plays an important role in ongoing chronic condition management. While acute episodes are treated face-to-face, the ongoing management of long-term conditions happens in the patient’s home and daily life. Chronic Care Management (CCM) was established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to bridge this gap. It provides a structured framework and separate reimbursement for the non-face-to-face coordination activities for