G0439 Annual wellness visit Medicare reimbursement rates in Alaska

The subsequent annual wellness visit is a Medicare Part B preventive benefit. It updates the health risk assessment, medical and family history, provider and supplier list, and measurements such as weight and blood pressure. It also includes cognitive impairment assessment, an updated written screening schedule and risk-factor list, and personalized health advice with referrals as appropriate. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists commonly furnish it in primary care offices. A team that includes qualified professionals such as health educators or registered dietitians may furnish it under physician direct supervision. It is not a comprehensive physical examination.

Report G0439 after the beneficiary has received an initial AWV (G0438) and 11 full calendar months have passed since the previous AWV. Document the updated assessment and the revised prevention plan provided to the patient. Medicare waives the deductible and coinsurance for the AWV. If the clinician also evaluates a significant, separately identifiable problem, report the appropriate E/M code with modifier 25; normal cost sharing applies to that E/M service.