transitional care management codes

Transitional Care Management (TCM) codes are billing codes used by healthcare providers to receive reimbursement for coordinating a patient's care after they leave the hospital or a care facility. These codes cover activities like arranging follow-up appointments, medication management, and ensuring the patient understands their treatment plan to prevent readmission. TCM codes recognize the valuable work involved in smoothly transitioning patients back to their regular healthcare routines, improving outcomes and reducing complications. They are used by medical practices to get paid for the time and effort spent on these comprehensive care coordination activities.