decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2021 Issue 12 (December)
CCM fees on the upswing, while other services get slashed
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Article Overview
This article reviews 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule payment changes affecting chronic care management, principal care management, telehealth, and several other specialties. It is intended for coders, billers, and reimbursement professionals who need to understand which service categories saw payment increases or decreases and how CMS described the broader valuation changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Fee schedule updates can materially affect reimbursement, service mix, and planning for affected specialties. This piece helps readers identify which broad service groups were highlighted in the 2022 update and why the changes drew attention.
What You Will Learn
- Which broad service categories were discussed in the 2022 fee schedule update
- How CMS approached valuation changes for chronic care management-related services
- Which types of services were noted as experiencing payment increases or decreases
- How the article frames the relevance of the 2022 Medicare payment update for affected practices
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Reimbursement staff
- Healthcare administrators
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