decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2019 Issue 8 (August)
Coming cataract fees on track to drain millions from payment stream
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Article Overview
This article reviews proposed 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule updates tied to cataract surgery reimbursement and the expected effect on practice revenue. It is intended for ophthalmology practices, coders, and reimbursement professionals monitoring Medicare payment policy, utilization trends, and specialty group reactions.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights how proposed Medicare payment revisions may significantly alter cataract surgery revenue at the practice and national levels. Readers following ophthalmology reimbursement can use it to understand the scope of the proposed changes and the organizations supporting them.
What You Will Learn
- How proposed Medicare physician fee schedule updates relate to cataract surgery reimbursement
- Why utilization trends matter when reviewing payment impact
- Which professional organizations are associated with the proposed payment revisions
- How national payment effects are being estimated from Medicare claims data
Who Should Read This
- Ophthalmology practices
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement professionals
- Practice administrators
- Health policy analysts
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