New coding guidance: Higher conversion factors, fluoroscopy unscathed in final 2017 fee schedule

Why This Topic Matters

The final rule affects reimbursement, reporting obligations, and compliance workflows for multiple Medicare services. Readers need the article to understand which policy changes were finalized, which were scaled back, and which service categories were expanded or clarified for 2017.

Article Sections

1. Take note of key changes

   Overview of the major fee schedule updates highlighted in the final rule, including payment methodology changes and reporting-related policy adjustments.

2. Additional components of the final rule

   Broader Medicare policy and coding updates addressed in the final rule, including care management services, prolonged services, preventive program changes, enrollment requirements, and code list revisions.