Medicare proposes bundling payment for cast and splint supplies

Why This Topic Matters

The proposal could alter how supply costs are reflected in payment for applicable procedures, making it important for practices and specialty societies that rely on the Medicare physician fee schedule to review the change and provide feedback.

Article Sections

1. Proposed Medicare payment change

   Introduces the proposed shift in how cast and splint supply costs would be handled under Medicare payment policy. It also references the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule and the request for specialty review and comment.

2. Supplies proposed for bundling

   Lists the categories of cast and splint supplies identified in the proposal for bundled payment treatment. The section focuses on the general supply types discussed by Medicare.

3. Procedure code groups affected

   Identifies the procedure-code groupings associated with the proposed bundling approach. The section is centered on the ranges of affected procedure codes rather than detailed code-level guidance.

4. Comment deadline and submission information

   Provides the timeline and general methods for submitting public comments on the proposed fee schedule. It includes administrative contact and submission information.