2005 Fee sked outlines billing for new preventive services

Why This Topic Matters

These updates affect how practices recognize and report newly covered Medicare preventive screenings in 2005. Understanding the article helps billing teams stay aligned with Medicare fee schedule changes and related screening documentation categories.

Article Sections

1. Medicare preventive services under the 2005 fee schedule

   Overview of the new Medicare preventive services discussed in the article and their effective timeframe.

2. Welcome to Medicare exam

   Discussion of the initial Medicare preventive exam and the related billing context described by CMS.

3. Diabetes screening

   Summary of the new diabetes screening service category, including the general population groups referenced and the associated diagnosis category.

4. Cardiovascular screening

   Overview of the new cardiovascular screening service category, its general coverage timing, and the diagnosis categories mentioned.