New measurement codes dominate fee schedule update

Why This Topic Matters

It helps practices understand a current Medicare update that affects both reimbursement and quality reporting workflows. Readers can use it to recognize which kinds of code changes are involved and why the update may matter for claims processing and reporting strategy.

Article Sections

1. Fee schedule payment update

   Covers the Medicare physician fee schedule update and the single payment change mentioned in the article. The section provides the general context for the rest of the update.

2. Category II CPT measurement codes and quality reporting

   Explains the release of new Category II CPT codes for reporting performance measures on claims. It also discusses the broader voluntary quality-reporting context and the role of CMS reporting programs.

3. HCPCS G codes and reporting options

   Describes the CMS-created HCPCS code approach for measure reporting and the reporting options discussed in the article. The section focuses on how the update fits into Medicare and non-Medicare reporting considerations.