decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2016 Issue 8 (August)
Physician TipSheet: Orthopedic gainers and losers from the proposed 2017 Medicare physician fee schedule
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Article Overview
This article reviews proposed 2017 Medicare physician fee schedule updates relevant to orthopedic professional reimbursement. It is aimed at physicians, coders, and practice managers who want to understand how payment comparisons are presented across facility and non-facility settings, along with the broader context of relative value unit and conversion factor revisions.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps orthopedic practices quickly assess whether the article’s payment-change tables are relevant to their work and understand the general Medicare fee schedule context behind the comparison.
What You Will Learn
- How the article compares current and proposed Medicare professional reimbursement for orthopedic services
- What payment-setting contexts are included in the fee comparison
- How proposed fee schedule revisions are presented at a high level
- How the article frames orthopedic payment changes for 2017
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Orthopedic practices
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
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