Anticoagulant codes bundled

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers spot which commonly billed services are affected by Medicare payment revisions so they can review their workflows, charge capture, and compliance processes for the new fee schedule year.

Article Sections

1. Medicare physician fee schedule changes

   An overview of several reimbursement policy updates included in the annual fee schedule. The section frames the article’s scope across multiple specialties and service categories.

2. Anticoagulant case management E/M codes

   Discussion of payment treatment for anticoagulant-related case management services under the updated Medicare rules. The section focuses on the affected E/M code family and its relationship to fee schedule payment.

3. Cardiac catheterization codes

   Summary of pricing treatment for cardiac catheterization-related services and components. The section addresses how Medicare handles these services under the fee schedule.

4. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) codes

   Coverage of reimbursement changes tied to medical nutrition therapy services. The section notes the code family affected and the payment-policy update described in the article.

5. Remote afterloading high intensity brachytherapy codes

   Explanation of global-period changes affecting a brachytherapy code family. The section also references associated billing considerations for staged procedures and follow-up services.

6. Therapy cap exception

   Discussion of therapy service cap policy and the elimination of a prior exception process. The section covers outpatient therapy categories and related Medicare payment handling.

7. Colorectal screening deductible waiver

   Overview of a deductible policy update for colorectal cancer screening under Part B. The section distinguishes screening services from diagnostic follow-up in broad terms.