White Papers
Introduced By: Ethics Subcommittee and Advance Care Planning Work Group
Introduced On: March 2017
Purpose: The purpose of this White Paper is to highlight the importance of Advance Care Planning conversations and informed medical decision-making in the PA/LTC setting. Additionally, the White Paper will serve to delineate the prerequisites and key elements necessary to the adequate performance of an Advance Care Planning visit under the CMS billing codes, 99497 and 99498, which were implemented beginning January 1, 201