Pay for common services drops again under proposed fee schedule

Article Overview

This article summarizes proposed changes under the CMS physician fee schedule and shows how payment levels are expected to shift for a selection of commonly billed services. It is useful for coders, billers, revenue cycle staff, and physician practices that track Medicare reimbursement trends and want a high-level view of the services most affected. The article focuses on comparative payment data, utilization context, and the proposed schedule’s impact on common outpatient and procedural services.