Age lowered for colon cancer screening, audiologists can order, and more

Why This Topic Matters

The changes discussed can affect coverage, claim submission, modifier use, and payment calculations across multiple clinical and billing workflows.

Article Sections

1. Physician fee schedule

   Introduces selected updates finalized in the 2023 Medicare physician fee schedule and the broad policy areas addressed in the article.

2. Colorectal cancer screening change

   Covers preventive colorectal screening policy updates tied to Medicare coverage and follow-up screening considerations.

3. Audiologists can order services

   Summarizes changes affecting audiology service ordering and related diagnostic hearing testing coverage under Medicare.

4. Medicare economic index

   Describes revisions to the Medicare economic index and how the update relates to fee schedule payment inputs.

5. Dental services

   Reviews coverage and payment considerations for certain dental services connected to covered medical care.

6. Single-dose drugs

   Addresses Medicare Part B drug billing updates involving discarded drug amounts, related modifiers, and implementation timing.

7. GPCIs

   Summarizes geographic practice cost index updates, formula refinements, and related 2023 payment locality adjustments.