GIs get 3% raise even though CF drops

Article Overview

This article explains the 2009 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule and its broad effect on specialty reimbursement, with a focus on gastroenterology practices. It discusses the conversion factor change, the role of budget neutrality adjustments, and how related fee schedule updates affected overall payment trends. The piece is useful for physicians, practice administrators, and coding/reimbursement professionals tracking Medicare payment policy and annual fee schedule updates.