Chronic Care Management in Alaska.
Non-face-to-face care coordination for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Medicare billing, Alaska Medicaid coverage, and compliance details for Alaska providers.
How does CCM work for providers in Alaska?
Chronic Care Management (CCM) enables Alaska providers to bill Medicare for non-face-to-face care coordination using CPT codes 99490, 99491, 99439. Patients with two or more chronic conditions qualify — common combinations in Alaska include heart disease, diabetes, depression. Medicare covers CCM federally for patients with 2+ chronic conditions. Alaska Medicaid provides partial supplementary coverage. Serving 0.1M seniors with +40% by 2035 projected growth, Alaska's CCM market is expanding. CCN Health manages clinical workflows, care plan documentation, and monthly billing — integrating with 4+ major health systems including Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium running CCM programs.
Medicare Billing
CCM billing in Alaska.
CCM uses federally standardized CPT codes with uniform reimbursement across Alaska. Alaska Medicaid provides partial supplementary Medicaid coverage for dual-eligible patients.
CCM services, first 20 min of clinical staff time per month
CCM services requiring physician/QHP, first 30 min/month
Each additional 20 min of CCM clinical staff time
~$80-$130/mo per patient
20 minutes of non-face-to-face care coordination per month (99490); 30 minutes for complex CCM (99491)
Medicare covers CCM federally for patients with 2+ chronic conditions. Alaska Medicaid provides partial supplementary coverage.
Billing Requirements
Patient must have two or more chronic conditions expected to last at least 12 months
Comprehensive care plan must be established and maintained
Patient consent documented in medical record
24/7 access to care team required
Continuity of care with designated practitioner
Alaska Medicaid Supplement
Alaska Medicaid provides partial supplementary coverage — check current Alaska Medicaid fee schedules for dual-eligible CCM rates.
Regulatory Landscape
CCM compliance in Alaska.
Beyond federal Medicare requirements, Alaska has specific telehealth, licensure, and privacy regulations that affect CCM programs.
Interstate Licensure
- *Alaska is not currently a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Providers delivering CCM services must hold a valid Alaska medical license.
EHR Integrations
CCM-compatible EHRs.
Major Alaska health systems like Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium use EHR platforms that CCN Health integrates with. Each integration includes automated CCM documentation, billing, and clinical workflows.
PointClickCare
889 integration guides
ALIS
887 integration guides
Ethizo
240 integration guides
athenahealth
240 integration guides
Charm Health
240 integration guides
MatrixCare
240 integration guides
Epic
240 integration guides
August Health
240 integration guides
FAQ
CCM in Alaska questions.
As a predominantly rural state, Alaska providers particularly benefit from CCM's remote care capabilities, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances. Alaska Medicaid offers partial supplementary coverage for dual-eligible patients. High prevalence of heart disease, diabetes, depression among Alaska's patient population drives CCM enrollment.
Alaska Medicaid provides partial supplementary coverage for CCM services. Medicare covers CCM federally for patients with 2+ chronic conditions. Alaska Medicaid provides partial supplementary coverage. For dual-eligible beneficiaries, providers can bill both Medicare and Medicaid to maximize reimbursement.
With 0.1M residents aged 65+, Alaska has a large CCM-eligible population — patients with two or more chronic conditions. Common multi-morbidity combinations in Alaska include heart disease with diabetes, and depression with heart disease. Alaska's +40% by 2035 senior population growth means CCM demand is accelerating. Alaska's lower Medicare Advantage penetration means most seniors are on original Medicare, which fully covers CCM under fee-for-service billing.
Alaska has approximately 0.1M residents aged 65+ (11.5% of the population), with +40% by 2035 projected growth. Extreme geography makes remote monitoring essential. Alaska Native health system is a telehealth leader. Many communities lack road access, making in-person care difficult.
CCM in Alaska must comply with federal Medicare billing requirements and HIPAA. Alaska does not currently have a comprehensive state privacy law beyond HIPAA, but standard patient consent and data security requirements apply. Alaska is not part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact — providers must hold a valid Alaska license to deliver CCM services. Alaska was a telehealth pioneer due to geography. Medicaid covers remote monitoring comprehensively. Many communities are only accessible by air.
This page provides general informational guidance only and does not constitute legal, compliance, or billing advice. Telehealth regulations, Medicaid coverage, and state privacy laws change frequently. Verify current requirements with your state health department, payers, and qualified healthcare compliance counsel before making program decisions. Demographic data is based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Data last verified: March 2026.
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