Digital Pathways Reimbursement
As a result of delays to the Digital Pathways Framework the national support is being enhanced to enable ICBs to take advantage of the available funding to support uplifted digital tools to support Modern General Practice (MGP). MGP is designed to provide digital...
RSV Codes for September 2024
RSV codes (for September programme) currently available include – Administration of RSV vaccine 1303503001 RSV vaccination declined 1853501000000105 RSV vaccination contraindicated 1853511000000107
Regular Consultancy Days – QOF Prevalence Health Check
This month we have seen a massive uptake of practice consultancy days and I completely understand why – practice managers have this need to keep every plate spinning, this super-being who is an expert in HR, IT, finance, business development, facilities,...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – new NHS vaccination programme
From 1st September 2024, applicable for older adults & pregnant patients for infant protection. RSV is a common respiratory virus that that can cause serious lung infections, it’s complications are increased in older adults and babies. 75 to 79 year olds –...
Residential Institute Codes
Patients in residential care are allocated additional global sum weighting (1.43 factor) due to the increase in associated workload. In order to be paid appropriately for patients who reside in care homes, practices must code the patients appropriately. Two RI codes...
QOF Hints & Tips July 2024
Smoking- users of electronic cigarettes who have never smoked or given up smoking should be classified as non-smokers or ex-smokers respectively. Non-responder invite codes following objective tests- applies to HbA1c indicators, BP and cholesterol indicators –...
Flu Vaccinations 2024/25
From 1 September 2024: Pregnant women Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024 Primary school aged children (from Reception to Year 6) Secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11) Children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years...
CAN002 – FIT test PCA codes (not indicated/declined)
Patients who have one of these codes recorded do not require a FIT test. If not indicated due to the following (without a more recent FIT result): Rectal mass (finding) – 248523006 Ulcer of anus (disorder) – 20928004 Tumour of anal canal (disorder) – 254585003...
Recall Systems
A robust recall system is a must – it ensures you meet your contractual obligation by extending invites to appropriate patients to manage long-term conditions and it also helps achieve targets, such as QOF, driving practice income. Recall systems can be very...Free Monthly Hints & Tips
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