decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 8 (August)
Proposed fee schedule: review of high volume codes, new PQRI measures
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Article Overview
This piece reviews proposed Medicare payment changes for 2009 that focus on urology-related services and supplies. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and urology practices that need to track which high-volume or fast-growing services are being reviewed and which supply items may be affected in ambulatory surgical settings. The article also references proposal-era Medicare rulemaking context and related code and supply identifiers.
Why This Topic Matters
Proposed fee schedule updates can affect reimbursement, charge capture, and practice planning for common urology services and procedure-related supplies. Understanding which services and supply items are under review helps coding and revenue cycle teams monitor upcoming payment changes.
What You Will Learn
- Which urology-related services were identified for review in the proposed Medicare fee schedule
- How proposed supply pricing updates may affect procedure-related items used in ambulatory surgical centers
- What categories of services and supplies were highlighted in the 2009 Medicare rulemaking context
- Which procedural and supply identifiers are mentioned in connection with the proposed changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Urology billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Ambulatory surgical center staff
- Practice administrators
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