Tag Archives: Chronic Care Management

Difference between Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Principal Care Management (PCM)

Chronic Care Management (CCM) and Principal Care Management (PCM) First came the CCM… Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services introduced CCM in 2015. One may argue that the main idea behind CCM was to give health care professionals treating patients with chronic conditions a way to care for their patients more effectively. I say, CMS …

What kind of activities are considered appropriate for Chronic Care Management services?

Required Elements of CMS compliant CCM program Multiple requirements exist to bill CCM. The requirements are complex and address patient’s eligibility, provider eligibility and billing components. One must manage care transitions between and among health care providers and settings, including referrals to other clinicians; follow-up after an emergency department visit; and followup after discharges from …