Bilaterals, multiple procedures make up lion's share of Q3 fee schedule update

Why This Topic Matters

Updates to payment indicators and effective dates can affect claim processing, reimbursement, and whether certain services are recognized correctly by Medicare carriers. Staying current helps practices identify claims that may need review after a quarterly fee schedule change.

Article Sections

1. Medicare Q3 fee schedule update overview

   Introduces the third-quarter physician fee schedule update and explains the general types of coding changes included in the notice. It also references the timing and retroactive applicability of the update.

2. Indicator changes for multiple procedures and bilaterals

   Summarizes groups of CPT and HCPCS services affected by changes to billing indicators. The section organizes the update by broad service categories such as surgery, imaging, and other procedure types.

3. Other fee schedule revisions and new HCPCS Q codes

   Covers additional revisions to selected procedure-related fields and the introduction of new HCPCS Q codes. It also notes carrier follow-up and claim adjustment considerations.