Chronic Care Management
What is Medicare Chronic Care Management (CCM)?
Chronic care management (CCM) services are the non-face-to-face services provided to Medicare beneficiaries who have multiple (two or more) chronic conditions expected to last at least 12 months, and that place the patient at significant risk of death, acute exacerbation or decompensation, or functional decline.
CCM Patient Eligibility
Physician or provider referral.
Medicare Part B Insurance. The patient may pay a fee for CCM, the Part B deductible and coinsurance apply. If the patient has supplemental insurance, or have both Medicare and Medicaid, it may help cover the fee.
2 or more chronic conditions lasting at least 12 months, or until the death of the patient, and that place the patient at significant risk of death, acute exacerbation or decompensation, or functional decline.
Patient signed consent.
Ideal CCM Patient
High risk of hospitalization or regularly seen in the emergency room
Regularly call into the clinic to manage symptoms or with medical questions
High number of specialists involved in their care or have limited social/family support
Benefits of CCM Services
Team of health care professionals
Personalized care plan
Focused support between medical visits
Better care transitions
Increased self-management
If you’d like to learn more about Chronic Care Management Services offered by Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, call 573-883-7474.
