decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2003 Issue 12 (December)
2004 Medicare Geographic Conversion Factors
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Article Overview
This article is a Medicare reference table from CMS that presents 2004 geographic conversion factors and related anesthesia conversion factors by locality. It is useful for coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need a locality-based overview of Medicare payment factors and the effective date of the update. The page is primarily a data table, so it serves as a quick lookup resource rather than a narrative coding guide.
Why This Topic Matters
Geographic conversion factors affect Medicare reimbursement comparisons across localities, so this type of reference helps users verify the applicable 2004 factor for a given area and understand that the figures are locality-specific and CMS-sourced.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2004 Medicare conversion factors are organized by locality
- Which localities are included in the CMS reference table
- The effective timing noted for the conversion factor update
- How the article is structured as a reimbursement lookup resource
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Practice administrators
- Reimbursement analysts
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