Getting paid: Fix conversion factor confusion with a QPP check

Article Overview

This article is for medical coders, billers, practice managers, and vendor teams who need to confirm a provider’s advanced alternative payment model participation status and understand how that status relates to 2026 physician fee schedule and anesthesia conversion factors. It highlights the CMS Quality Payment Program participation look-up tool, the role of the National Provider Identifier, and the broader context of CMS guidance discussed at the CPT & RBRVS 2026 Annual Symposium.