2013 Fee schedule: Nerve conduction studies – The more you do, the less you’ll earn

Why This Topic Matters

The article is relevant for anyone managing electrodiagnostic billing because it addresses a major shift in reimbursement and the operational impact on claim volume, documentation review, and payment expectations.

Article Sections

1. Payment changes for nerve conduction studies

   Introduces the 2013 fee schedule changes and the general reimbursement impact for nerve conduction study services. It also mentions the broader concern raised by specialty organizations and the effect on practice operations.

2. 2013 NCS codes: Medicare pay per study

   Presents the fee schedule table for the updated nerve conduction study code framework and associated Medicare payment information. The section focuses on the overall payment structure and comparative amounts shown in the article.

3. 2 scenarios that show how new NCS fees impact payment

   Shows two comparative payment scenarios illustrating how the updated schedule affects combined electrodiagnostic testing visits. The examples are presented as practice-facing reimbursement comparisons.