decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 5 (May)
Hepatitis B screening, on the rise, projected to continue upward growth
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Article Overview
This article examines Medicare claim trends for hepatitis B virus screening and explains why utilization may continue to grow after CMS broadened coverage eligibility. It is relevant to coding professionals, billing staff, and providers who track preventive screening activity, Medicare policy changes, and hepatitis-related testing patterns.
Why This Topic Matters
The piece helps readers understand how coverage expansion can influence screening volume and where Medicare utilization has been trending for hepatitis B-related testing. It is useful for monitoring preventive service demand and related reporting activity.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare hepatitis B screening claims changed over time
- Which general hepatitis B testing services are being tracked
- How CMS coverage changes may affect screening volume
- Why Medicare screening trends matter for billing and reporting teams
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare administrators
- Primary care practices
- OB/GYN practices
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