Is Consent For Chronic Care Management Required Regularly?

The assertion that regular consent is required for Chronic Care Management (CCM) is debunked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS does not mandate ongoing patient consent for CCM services. Patient consent, either verbal or written, is solely necessary before initiating CCM or when transitioning to a new billing practitioner for these services. In such cases, the new practitioner assumes responsibility for obtaining patient consent. Regardless of the consent method (written or verbal), documentation in the electronic medical record is essential. CCM encompasses care coordination, planning, and management for patients with chronic conditions, delivered by a care team led by a physician or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Eligible patients with multiple chronic conditions can receive monthly CCM services from qualified healthcare professionals.