decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 8 (August)
Medicare proposes end to consults and 21.5% across the board pay cut
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s proposed 2010 Medicare physician fee schedule changes, with emphasis on consultation service payment policy, physician fee update methodology, and revisions affecting practice expense RVUs. It is relevant to physicians, medical coders, billers, and practice administrators who follow Medicare reimbursement policy and annual payment rulemaking.
Why This Topic Matters
The proposal could affect how physician services are reported and reimbursed under Medicare, including consult-related billing and broader fee schedule adjustments. It also highlights policy changes that may influence specialty and primary care payment distribution, making it important for coding and reimbursement planning.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS proposed for the 2010 Medicare physician fee schedule
- How consultation service payment policy is being reconsidered
- What broad payment update and RVU changes are discussed
- Why practice expense data sources matter in Medicare fee setting
- How the proposal fits into the annual Medicare rulemaking process
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- ObGyn practices
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare administrators
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