decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2007 Issue 11 (November)
Benchmark of the Week: Average charge for E/M procedures, 2005 v. 2006
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Article Overview
This short article presents a charge benchmark for common office and outpatient evaluation and management services, comparing 2005 and 2006 average charge data submitted to CMS. It is useful for coders, billing staff, practice managers, and analysts who track E/M pricing trends and want a quick view of how charge patterns changed over time.
Why This Topic Matters
Benchmarking average charges can help practices compare their billing patterns against historical data and monitor pricing trends for frequently used E/M services. The article is a quick reference for anyone reviewing office/outpatient reimbursement or charge behavior over time.
What You Will Learn
- What the article benchmarks
- Which setting of E/M services is covered
- How the data source is described
- What time period the comparison spans
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle analysts
- Healthcare administrators
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