Changes to fee schedule result in MRI payment hikes

Why This Topic Matters

Fee schedule revisions can change payment amounts, claim handling, and coverage status for reported services, so coders and billing staff need to recognize which codes and policy indicators were updated.

Article Sections

1. Fee schedule update overview

   Introduces the physician fee schedule changes described in the article and the general areas affected. It provides context for the reimbursement and code update discussion that follows.

2. MRI code update and payment impact

   Summarizes the magnetic resonance imaging service updates discussed in the fee schedule notice and their effect on payment. The section also notes the timing of the change and implementation guidance.

3. New drug code added to the fee schedule

   Covers the addition of a drug-related code to the fee schedule and identifies the effective period referenced in the update.

4. Other fee schedule indicator changes

   Reviews additional procedure and coverage status updates included in the memo. These changes involve surgery indicators and restricted coverage status.