Primary care is unique in that it is based on an ongoing relationship with patients. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, traditional Medicare (and some Medicare Advantage plans) will recognize the value of that relationship by reimbursing for HCPCS code G2211, which clinicians can add on to an office/outpatient visit evaluation and management (E/M) code. G2211 documents that the longitudinal relationship has complexity beyond that captured in the work of standard E/M codes. This complexity exists for chronic care and even some acute care visits. The deciding factor is the continuing relationship between the clinician and the patient.

DEFINITION OF G2211

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines G2211 as follows:

Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's single, serious condition or a complex condition. (Add-on code, list separately in addition to office/outpatient evaluation and management visit, new or established.)¹