decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2011 Issue 1 (January)
Drug screens & therapy services – Take note of these changes in 2011
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Article Overview
This article reviews a small set of 2011 Medicare changes that affected laboratory and therapy billing. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and providers who need a quick overview of fee schedule updates, drug screen code changes, and therapy payment policy adjustments discussed in the context of Medicare guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights policy and code-set changes that could affect claim submission, reimbursement, and therapy service payment monitoring in 2011. It helps readers understand which parts of Medicare guidance changed and which service areas were impacted.
What You Will Learn
- Which 2011 Medicare areas were affected by laboratory and therapy-related payment updates.
- How the article frames the relationship between the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and the Physician Fee Schedule.
- What types of reimbursement changes were discussed for drug screening and therapy services.
- Which general policy updates were noted for therapy caps and multiple-procedure payment reductions.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Therapists and therapy practices
- Laboratory billing personnel
- Revenue cycle professionals
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