decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
E-prescribing bonus is 2% in 2009
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Article Overview
This article covers a 2009 Medicare e-prescribing incentive update aimed at ophthalmologists and other eligible professionals. It explains the general incentive timeframe, the participation outlook over the following years, the type of billing activity tied to the incentive, and mentions practical workflow considerations for transmitting prescriptions electronically. It also points readers to CMS and professional organization resources for background on electronic prescribing.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps ophthalmology practices and other clinicians understand a Medicare payment policy change affecting electronic prescribing participation and future reimbursement exposure.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2009 Medicare e-prescribing incentive is framed for eligible professionals
- What general billing categories are associated with the incentive
- How the article situates electronic prescribing within ophthalmology workflow
- Where to find CMS and professional guidance resources on e-prescribing
Who Should Read This
- Ophthalmologists
- Physicians and eligible professionals
- Medical coders
- Practice administrators
- Billing staff
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