‘07 Medicare dollars: Steady for some primary care, cuts in specialty services

Why This Topic Matters

Medicare fee schedule updates can materially affect practice revenue, specialty mix performance, and code mix planning. Understanding the scope of the 2007 changes helps organizations anticipate reimbursement shifts without relying on the full premium analysis.

Article Sections

1. Fee schedule overview and specialty impact

   Summarizes the finalized Medicare physician fee schedule for 2007 and compares broad effects across primary care and specialty groups. Includes timing of the rule and general payment impact by specialty.

2. How 3 elements affect your pay

   Explains the major components that drive Medicare physician payment calculations in the 2007 schedule. Covers the conversion factor, budget neutrality adjustment, and evaluation and management service adjustments at a high level.

3. Medicare’s 2007 fee schedule

   Presents key national payment figures and headline schedule values for 2007. Provides a quick reference view of the finalized Medicare payment environment.

4. How to calculate your 2007 Medicare fees

   Outlines the general steps used to calculate adjusted Medicare physician fees under the 2007 schedule. Focuses on the structure of the payment calculation process.

5. Compare your 2006 vs. 2007 national E/M Medicare payments

   Reviews a comparison table of evaluation and management services across 2006 and 2007. Shows how the article organizes changes across office visits, hospital services, consultations, emergency department services, and critical care.