Medicare Coverage of Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan

Did you know that there is a separately payable procedure that can be performed and reported to evaluate your patient’s cognitive ability? If you are a healthcare practitioner, and you notice any of your patients’ showing signs of cognitive impairment during a routine visit, you may set up a separate cognitive assessment visit to more thoroughly assess your patient’s cognitive function and develop a care plan. Please keep reading to find out how to report such services and  how much payment to expect.