decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2014 Issue 7 (July)
Global-period change could hit dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopedics most
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This article examines Medicare billing patterns for procedures assigned 10-day and 90-day global periods and discusses a proposed CMS payment-policy change affecting global periods. It is relevant to coders, billing professionals, and specialty practices in dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and related procedural fields that may be impacted by shifts in post-procedure payment methodology. The article includes benchmark data, specialty-level observations, and tables of commonly billed services tied to the 2012 Medicare data referenced in the piece.
Why This Topic Matters
Global-period policy changes can affect reimbursement patterns, specialty revenue, and procedure-level billing workflows. Understanding which services are most commonly billed under these periods helps practices assess exposure to policy revisions and compare utilization patterns across specialties.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare global-period billing is being discussed in connection with a proposed CMS policy change
- Which specialties are most associated with commonly billed procedures under 10-day and 90-day global periods
- How the article benchmarks procedure utilization using Medicare data
- How specialty billing patterns are presented in relation to policy impact
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Dermatology practices
- Ophthalmology practices
- Orthopedic practices
Codes Discussed
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com