New infusion codes reimburse for multiple push technique; questions remain about payment

Why This Topic Matters

These changes affect how infusion and injection services are represented in Medicare billing and may influence operational planning, reimbursement expectations, and documentation workflows for practices that administer chemotherapy and other infused or injected drugs.

Article Sections

1. CMS announcement and Medicare payment context

   Summarizes the CMS update, the timing of the fee schedule process, and the broader reimbursement context for physician-administered drugs and related services.

2. Stakeholder concerns and policy discussion

   Covers reactions from oncology advocates and congressional staff, including concerns about when payment information will be available and how practices may need to prepare.

3. RUC recommendations for new chemo infusion, injection and add-on codes

   Presents the recommended code list and associated work RVU information discussed in the article, including existing codes noted by the source.