New billing opportunities: Glaucoma screens, digital mammography

Why This Topic Matters

The article highlights changes that affect whether services are covered, who may bill, and how Medicare payment is set for several commonly billed services. Understanding these updates helps practices align billing workflows with the 2002 fee schedule and related CMS policy changes.

Article Sections

1. Glaucoma screening coverage and payment

   Overview of the new Medicare glaucoma screening benefit, including coverage context, eligible patient groups, and how payment is addressed in the fee schedule.

2. Higher payment, new codes for mammography

   Discussion of Medicare mammography payment updates for 2002, including new digital imaging-related billing changes and adjustments to existing mammography payment levels.

3. New medical nutrition therapy (MNT) benefit

   Summary of the new Medicare medical nutrition therapy benefit, who may bill, and the general coverage framework described in the rule.

4. Telemedicine benefit expanded

   Brief coverage of the expanded Medicare telemedicine benefit and the categories of services included under the updated policy.

5. Other BIPA changes contained in the fee schedule

   Additional Medicare policy changes implemented through the final fee schedule, including preventive screening intervals and payment-related updates for certain facilities.