Part B News Briefs

Why This Topic Matters

Readers can quickly gauge whether they need the full article for Medicare policy changes, coding edit concerns, or broader reimbursement and administrative updates affecting Part B workflows.

Article Sections

1. Interest rate update

   Brief notice of a Medicare-related consumer interest rate change and its timing.

2. CCI edit and professional response

   Discussion of a coding edit affecting same-day billing and a professional society’s request for a change in the edit indicator.

3. Survey findings on Medicare perceptions

   Summary of a survey comparing views of policymakers and physicians about Medicare and related reimbursement priorities.

4. HCFA provider information hotline

   Announcement about a planned telephone resource for providers seeking Medicare information.

5. Product and publication notice

   Closing notice about a Medicare coding and fee schedule publication available for order.