Conversion factor used to calculate your reimbursements goes up slightly

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand why some Medicare physician payments changed in 2010 and why reimbursement may vary by locality. It is useful for tracking payment schedule updates and geographic factors that can affect practice revenue.

Article Sections

1. Conversion factor update and expected change

   Introduces the 2010 Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor update and notes the broader expected direction of payment changes.

2. CMS technical corrections and payment effects

   Summarizes CMS-related adjustments affecting physician fee schedule calculations and illustrates how selected services were affected differently.

3. Geographic practice cost index changes

   Explains the expiration of the work GPCI floor and identifies the affected localities and states. The section also notes the policy context surrounding the geographic adjustment.