What is AWV (Annual Wellness Visit)?
The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly Medicare-covered checkup focused on prevention and long-term health. It includes reviewing your medical history, assessing health risks, and creating a personalized wellness plan. Unlike a physical, it’s designed to help catch issues early and support better health outcomes.
Who is It For?
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Patients who haven’t had an AWV in 12 months
- Those needing preventive health guidance
- Seniors managing chronic conditions
- Patients eligible for wellness-based billing
What’s Included?
- Health history review & documentation
- Risk factors & functional assessments
- Screening for depression & cognitive issues
- Personalized prevention plan (PPP)
- Advance care planning (optional)
How Citiwide Health Supports You
- We conduct outreach to schedule visits
- Provide compliant intake and assessment tools
- Handle documentation and time tracking
- Ensure proper coding (G0438, G0439)
- Reduce administrative work for your staff
Why It Matters
- Encourages preventive, proactive care
- Improves patient satisfaction & engagement
- Helps identify health risks early
- Increases Medicare reimbursements
- Strengthens care quality performance metrics