Record an ACP Discussion

Providers can use the ACP Tool to document an ACP discussion and key details.

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To document a new ACP discussion, confirm or edit the following form fields:

On the breakout form, fill out the discussion details:

  • Encounter (defaults to current or most-recent Encounter)
  • Provider (defaults to Provider tied to Encounter)
  • Duration
    • 15 mins or less (not billable)
    • 16-45 mins (CPT code 99497)
    • 46 mins or greater (CPT codes 99497 + 99498)
  • Reason for Discussion (defaults to Annual)
  • Additional Notes

Once you confirm the form fields, click the blue "Save Discussion" below.

Upon successful completion, a green confirmation screen will inform you of the steps taken within the patient chart in athenaClinicals.

The Additional Notes section can be populated in the following ways:

  • Enter free text
  • Use your athenaClinicals macros (type "." to bring up menu of macros)
  • Take actions within the ACP Tool (i.e. review completed Advance Directives or create new Advance Directives)
  • Use a Guided Conversation (see next article)