2003 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Why This Topic Matters

Changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule can affect when new payment values apply, how services are reimbursed during transition periods, and how practices prepare for annual coding and valuation updates. The article is relevant for understanding the administrative timing and scope of upcoming 2003 cardiology-related coding changes.

Article Sections

1. Delayed publication and effective date of the 2003 fee schedule

   This section covers the timing shift for the 2003 Medicare physician fee schedule and the related federal publication schedule. It also notes the possibility of further changes tied to congressional action and implementation timing.

2. Upcoming cardiology coding changes for 2003

   This section previews additional cardiology-related updates that will be addressed in later coverage. It identifies broad categories of procedures and other coding changes expected in the 2003 schedule.