Tori
Networker
In the latest newsletter from CMS in regards to depression screening coverage it states:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will cover annual screening up to 15 minutes for Medicare beneficiaries in primary care settings that have staff-assisted depression care supports in place to assure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and follow-up.
Is it saying if you don't have "staff-assisted depression care supports in place" you can't bill for this?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will cover annual screening up to 15 minutes for Medicare beneficiaries in primary care settings that have staff-assisted depression care supports in place to assure accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and follow-up.
Is it saying if you don't have "staff-assisted depression care supports in place" you can't bill for this?