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Updated for the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule (CMS-1848-F), released Nov 4, 2026. Effective Jan 1, 2027. Last verified: November 5, 2026

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Can coaches employed by community-based organizations furnish the service?

Answered by Angel Reyes, MCHES®Last verified: November 5, 2026

Short answer

Yes. Auxiliary personnel employed by, or affiliated with, a community-based organization that employs health coaches may furnish coaching under general supervision if they meet the certification requirements (rule pp. 383–384).

The rule doesn't describe how CBOs and billing practitioners should contract, so arrangements need counsel review.

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