decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2007 Issue 12 (December)
Benchmark of the Week: Average Charge for Consult Codes, 2005 vs. 2006
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Article Overview
This short article presents a CMS-based benchmark chart on average charges for frequently billed consultation service codes and compares the 2005 and 2006 figures. It is relevant for coders, billing staff, and practice managers who monitor charge patterns and reimbursement-related trends in outpatient and physician services. The content is limited to high-level charge benchmarking and does not provide detailed coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand historical charge benchmarks for consultation services and track how billed amounts changed over time using CMS-derived data.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames average charge benchmarking for consult services
- That the chart compares charge data across two years
- How CMS billing and submitted charges are used at a high level in the benchmark presentation
- Why historical charge trend information can be useful for coding and billing review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Physician office administrators
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Code Ranges Discussed
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