Medicare payments to drop by 30% in 2011 without another fix

Article Overview

This piece explains projected changes to Medicare Part B reimbursement under the proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and compares current payment levels with expected amounts on two future dates. It is aimed at coders, billers, and practice staff who need to understand how broad Medicare payment changes may affect frequently billed services across multiple specialties. The article includes a comparison table of selected services and references the source schedule used for the projections.