Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

Comprehensive preventive care for Medicare beneficiaries ages 65 and above

Required documentation and health assessments to keep you healthy

What's Included in Your Visit

Medicare covers annual wellness visits to help you stay healthy and prevent disease

Health Risk Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your health risks and lifestyle

Physical Measurements

Height, weight, blood pressure, and BMI tracking

Personalized Plan

Custom prevention plan based on your health needs

Screening Schedule

Written plan for recommended preventive screenings

Medicare AWV Documentation Requirements

Our comprehensive documentation ensures compliance with Medicare guidelines

Initial Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)

Documentation supports that a face-to-face visit occurred, and the patient has not received an Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) or an initial or subsequent AWV within the past 12 months.

Health Risk Assessment (HRA)

  • Demographic data, Self-assessment of health, psychosocial risks and behavioral risks
  • Medical and family history
  • List of beneficiary's current providers and suppliers

Physical Measurements

  • Beneficiary's height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and any other routine measurements deemed appropriate based on the medical and family history

Cognitive Function Assessment

  • Assessment of cognitive function

Risk Factor Reviews

  • Review of the beneficiary's systemic risk factors for depression (includes any current or past experiences with depression or mood disorders)
  • Review of the beneficiary's functional ability and level of safety based on direct observation, or appropriate screening questions

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

  • Ability to successfully perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
  • Fall risk
  • Hearing impairment
  • Home safety

Written Documentation

  • Establishment of an appropriate written screen schedule for the beneficiary for the next 5-10 years
  • Establish a list of risk factors and conditions for which primary, secondary or tertiary interventions are recommended
  • Evidence that personalized health advice, education, preventive counseling, and appropriate referrals were provided to the beneficiary
  • At beneficiary's discretion, evidence of any advance care planning services provided/discussed
Subsequent Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)

For beneficiaries who have received an initial or subsequent AWV, subsequent wellness visits should include updates to the initial assessments.

Updated Health Risk Assessment (HRA)

  • At minimum the following should be included:
  • Demographic data, Self-assessment of health, psychosocial risks and behavioral risks, ADLs and IADLs

Updates to Medical Information

  • Update the medical and family history
  • Update the list of beneficiary's current providers and suppliers

Physical Measurements

  • Beneficiary's weight for waist circumference, if appropriate) and blood pressure and any other routine measurements deemed appropriate based on medical and family history

Cognitive Assessment

  • Assessment of cognitive function

Screening Schedule Update

  • Update of the written screening schedule for the beneficiary

Risk Factors Review

  • Update of the list of the beneficiary's risk factors for which primary, secondary or tertiary interventions are recommended or underway

Preventive Care

  • Evidence that personalized health advice, education, preventive counseling, and appropriate referrals for the beneficiary
  • At beneficiary's discretion, evidence of any advance care planning services provided/discussed

Benefits of Medicare Wellness Visits

Taking advantage of your annual wellness visit can help you live a healthier life

Prevention Focused

Identify health risks early and create a plan to prevent future health problems before they become serious.

Personalized Care

Receive a customized prevention plan tailored to your unique health needs and risk factors.

No Cost to You

Medicare covers annual wellness visits at no cost when you see a Medicare-participating provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our services

Do I need an appointment?

While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend scheduling an appointment for faster service. Call (615) 904-8911 to book.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, TennCare, and most private insurance carriers.

What are your office hours?

Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM, Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM. Closed weekends.

Where are you located?

625 N Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. We're easily accessible from I-24 and I-840.

Do you offer same-day appointments?

Yes! We offer same-day appointments based on availability. Call us to schedule.

What ages do you serve?

We provide healthcare services for adults ages 18-65.

Visit Us

Office Hours

Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Schedule Your Medicare Wellness Visit Today

Take advantage of this important preventive benefit covered by Medicare

Good Health Primary Care

625 N Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130