decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 11 (November)
2018 payments: Eye exam, debridement codes up; immunizations down
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Article Overview
This premium article summarizes 2018 Medicare payment updates for a selected group of frequently reported CPT and HCPCS Level II services. It is aimed at coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need a quick view of year-to-year payment movement across multiple specialties and care settings. The article includes a comparison table and general discussion of which services saw increases or decreases under the 2018 Medicare physician fee schedule.
Why This Topic Matters
Payment updates can affect reporting priorities, reimbursement expectations, and budgeting for commonly billed services. Reviewing these changes helps practices and facilities track year-to-year Medicare shifts without sorting through the full fee schedule.
Article Sections
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Benchmark of the week
Introductory overview of selected Medicare payment changes for 2018 and the types of services highlighted in the article.
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Impact on 2018 payments for selected procedures
A comparison table showing selected procedure codes and their payment changes between 2017 and 2018 across facility and non-facility settings.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames selected 2018 Medicare payment changes
- Which service categories are included in the comparison
- How the article presents facility and non-facility payment differences
- What kinds of procedures are highlighted as part of the 2018 update review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Specialty office administrators
Codes Discussed
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