decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 12 (December)
From the Part B News blog
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Article Overview
This article is a brief blog roundup for readers who follow Medicare billing and compliance developments. It summarizes several timely topics affecting physicians and other providers, including Medicare therapy cap policy, updates to the National Correct Coding Initiative manual, changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program, and upcoming Part B premium changes. It is most relevant to coding professionals, billing staff, compliance teams, and practices tracking policy shifts that may affect reimbursement and claims processing.
Why This Topic Matters
The roundup helps readers quickly identify Medicare policy and coding updates that may affect billing workflows, compliance monitoring, and reimbursement planning. It is useful for professionals who need to stay current on federal program changes without reading multiple separate news items.
Article Sections
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Bipartisan deal would make therapy cap exceptions permanent
A short news item on proposed Medicare therapy cap policy changes and the broader legislative context surrounding the exception process.
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2018 CCI manual contains a second take on bilateral services
A summary of updates in the National Correct Coding Initiative manual related to bilateral services and related edit concepts.
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CMS shrinks mandatory CJR program, but 34 areas are still impacted
A news item covering changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program and the localities that remain subject to mandatory participation.
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Many Part B patients will see premium hike next year
A brief update on Medicare Part B premium changes for the upcoming year.
What You Will Learn
- Which Medicare policy topics are being discussed in the current blog roundup
- What broad areas of billing and compliance are affected by the updates
- How the article frames recent changes to therapy cap policy, CCI guidance, CJR participation, and Part B premiums
- Which provider audiences may need to monitor these policy developments
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practices
- Medicare providers
- Revenue cycle teams
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