decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2021 Issue 1 (January)
Physician fee schedule: New fees for top 10 high-dollar pain management services
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Article Overview
This article reviews how Medicare Part B physician fee schedule amounts changed for a group of commonly billed pain management and interventional pain management services. It is intended for coders, billing staff, and clinicians who want a quick view of year-to-year payment movement and the service categories included in the analysis.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding these payment trends helps pain management practices track reimbursement changes, compare service-level fee movement, and review Medicare Part B reporting patterns relevant to their specialty mix.
What You Will Learn
- Which pain management and interventional pain management services were included in the fee comparison
- How Medicare Part B physician fee schedule amounts changed from 2020 to 2021 for selected high-dollar services
- Why certain services were excluded from the comparison
- What types of office visit and procedure categories appear in the analysis
Who Should Read This
- Pain management physicians
- Interventional pain management specialists
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
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