More than 30 cardiology codes now payable in nonfacility setting

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers assess whether their practice may be impacted by Medicare payment changes for cardiology-related procedures performed outside the facility setting and why the 2005 fee schedule mattered financially and operationally.

Article Sections

1. Medicare nonfacility payment changes for cardiology services

   Overview of the 2005 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes and why certain cardiology-related services became relevant to physician/nonfacility billing. Includes general background on site-of-service and reimbursement context.

2. Payment-status table for affected services

   Tabular listing of the services discussed in the article, showing payment-related information for the affected procedure codes under the 2005 schedule.