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Primary Care First (PCF) and Serious Illness Patient (SIP) Models: Part 1: Provider, Beneficiary and Procedure Code Files to Support Model Implementation

Guidance for directions on how to implement Flat Visit Fee (FVF) and One-Time SIP Payment, and deny billing Chronic Care Management HCPCS Codes for the Primary Care First (PCF) and Serious Illness Patient (SIP) Models.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: May 15, 2020

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