decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2004 Issue 11 (November)
116 new payable codes in 2005
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Article Overview
This article reviews newly payable items in Medicare’s 2005 physician fee schedule and presents them in two chart-based parts. It is useful for coders, billing staff, and reimbursement professionals who need a broad view of the new codes, the specialties and procedures affected, and the source context for the 2005 update. The article also notes the effective date and distinguishes a group of entries that include a transition payment under Medicare’s modernization provisions.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding new fee schedule additions helps practices track reimbursement changes, update charge capture workflows, and identify which services may be affected by a new payment year.
Article Sections
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116 new payable codes in 2005 – Part I
The first chart of newly payable Medicare physician fee schedule items for 2005, with office-setting payment information and publication context.
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116 new payable codes in 2005 – Part II
The second chart of newly payable Medicare physician fee schedule items for 2005, continuing the office-setting payment listing and noting items tied to a transition payment.
What You Will Learn
- The general scope of new Medicare physician fee schedule items for 2005
- How the article is organized into two chart-based parts
- Which broad types of services and specialties are represented
- The publication and effective-date context described in the article
- Which entries are associated with a transition payment note
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice managers
- Reimbursement analysts
Codes Discussed
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