decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 3 (March)
Fee schedule brief: How much is your time worth?
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Article Overview
This brief explains a Medicare fee schedule issue involving telephone visit billing and relative value unit valuation. It is aimed at physicians, coders, and revenue-cycle professionals who follow Medicare payment policy and specialty coding guidance. The article discusses the gap between coverage status and work valuation, along with commentary from a coding expert and the RUC.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand why certain phone-based services may be treated differently under Medicare payment policy and why RVU valuation can affect physician reimbursement and perceived work value.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare fee schedule coverage can differ from RVU valuation
- Why telephone visit payment policy matters to physician reimbursement
- How specialty coding commentary frames physician work value and Medicare policy discussions
- What role the RUC plays in relative value discussions
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice administrators
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