Large practices in 9 states must start reporting 99024 on claims July 1

Why This Topic Matters

It helps practices determine whether they are included in CMS’s reporting effort and understand the broader Medicare policy context for postoperative service tracking and surgical code valuation.

Article Sections

1. CMS reporting requirement and effective date

   Overview of the Medicare reporting initiative, the affected practice groups, and the start date for data collection.

2. States and practice-size criteria

   Identifies the participating states and explains how practice size is determined for the reporting requirement.

3. Reporting scope and surgical code selection

   Describes the general scope of postoperative reporting and how CMS narrowed the list of included surgical procedures.

4. Additional points for compliance

   Summarizes claim reporting logistics and related Medicare billing considerations discussed by CMS, including teaching-physician and telehealth context.