HCPCS Code G0439: Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (PPPS), Subsequent Visit

Learn how to effectively use the G0439 CPT code for Medicare wellness visits, ensuring compliance and optimizing patient care. Read the article now!

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Frequently asked questions

A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly appointment with your healthcare provider focused on preventive care, assessing health risks, and creating a personalized prevention plan, including health education to support lifestyle and risk management.

G0438 is used for an initial AWV, while G0439 applies to subsequent AWV after the initial one, both including a personalized prevention plan and preventive screenings.

An annual wellness visit focuses on preventive health, risk assessment, and health promotion, whereas advance care planning specifically addresses documenting patient preferences for future medical care, including living wills and healthcare proxies.