Fee schedule update highlights new billing opportunities

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding these fee schedule updates helps practices align billing and documentation workflows with current Medicare payment policy and avoid missing newly payable services or revised fee schedule settings.

Article Sections

1. Home INR monitoring billing guidance

   Discusses Medicare payment changes related to home INR monitoring services and the accompanying CMS update materials. The section also addresses the related program memo context and coverage timing.

2. Electroencephalography fee schedule change

   Summarizes a fee schedule status change affecting electroencephalography and its separate components. The section notes the effective date and the role of RVU-based pricing.

3. Diabetic foot exam coverage for patients with loss of protective sensation

   Reviews the Medicare update expanding coverage for certain preventive foot exams and follow-up care related to loss of protective sensation. The section references the related new codes and frequency considerations.

4. CMS 3rd quarter changes to physician fee schedule database

   Presents the affected fee schedule table summarizing payment status and allowable amounts for the services included in the update. The section serves as the article’s code and payment reference list.