Good and bad news in proposed fee schedule

Why This Topic Matters

The proposal could change reimbursement for commonly billed urology services and related ancillary work, making it relevant to practices tracking Medicare payment policy, specialty work RVU updates, and technical component reimbursement trends.

Article Sections

1. Medicare physician fee schedule proposal

   Overview of the proposed Medicare payment changes and the expected effect on physician fees. The section frames the specialty-specific and broader reimbursement context.

2. Urology payment impact and work RVU review

   Discussion of how the proposal affects urology services and the specialty codes reviewed under the 5-year work RVU process. The section addresses relative impacts across selected services and specialties.

3. Diagnostic ultrasound technical component

   Summary of proposed changes affecting practices that perform diagnostic ultrasounds on their own equipment. The section focuses on technical component reimbursement policy.

4. Drug pay

   Brief coverage of proposed adjustments to drug payment methodology under average sales price calculations. The section highlights manufacturer pricing and consistency considerations.