Preventive services
Modified: 2/10/2012
February is American Heart Month, which is a perfect time to talk with your patients about what they can do to reduce, eliminate, or control their cardiovascular disease risk factors and encourage appropriate use of the Medicare preventive benefits. [PERL 201202-27]
Modified: 2/1/2012
This fact sheet includes the addition of newly-covered benefits, updated codes, and resources. [PERL 201201-55]
Modified: 1/20/2012
A revised preventive services Web-based training course and “MLN Matters®” special edition article are available online from the Medicare Learning Network®. [PERL 201201-35]
Modified: 1/20/2012
Join with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in observing National Glaucoma Awareness Month by promoting increased awareness of glaucoma and the glaucoma screening service covered by Medicare. [PERL 201201-34]
Modified: 12/20/2011
This special edition article can be used as a reference for available educational resources related to Medicare-covered preventive services. Encourage your patients to receive preventive services for which they are eligible. [SE1142]
Modified: 9/19/2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has posted the 2011-2012 seasonal influenza vaccine payment limits. [PERL 201109-41]
Modified: 7/6/2010
Roster billing enables Medicare beneficiaries to participate in mass pneumococcal and influenza virus vaccination programs offered by various entities that give vaccines to a group of beneficiaries. Learn more about this simplified process.
Preventive services