Medicare proposes 8% hit to orthopedists' 2007 fees

Why This Topic Matters

It helps orthopedic organizations gauge the potential financial effect of Medicare’s proposed 2007 payment updates and identify which common services may experience the largest reimbursement shifts.

Article Sections

1. Proposed Medicare fee schedule changes for orthopedic practices

   Overview of the proposed 2007 Medicare physician fee schedule and the expected impact on orthopedic reimbursement. Includes the rulemaking timeline and general payment adjustment themes.

2. Practice and technology impact discussion

   Comments from orthopedic billing and revenue leaders on how the proposed changes may affect practice operations, payer contracting, and technology-related services.

3. Comparison of 2006 Orthopedic fees with estimated 2007 fees

   A comparative fee table showing selected orthopedic services and projected changes between 2006 and estimated 2007 Medicare payment levels.