decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2011 Issue 11 (November)
Radiology, primary care will see major losses in 2012 due to MPPR cut
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Article Overview
This article covers a 2012 Medicare physician fee schedule update tied to the multiple procedure payment reduction for imaging interpretations. It is aimed at radiology and other physician practices that bill diagnostic imaging reads, especially organizations tracking reimbursement changes for CT, MRI, and ultrasound services. The article also summarizes the broader financial impact, notes the affected specialties, and presents a fee comparison for selected imaging services.
Why This Topic Matters
The piece helps practices understand a major Medicare reimbursement change that can affect professional-component imaging revenue across groups and specialties. It is relevant for revenue cycle, coding, and physician billing teams monitoring payment policy updates.
Article Sections
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Final fee schedule
Summarizes the finalized Medicare payment update and its general impact on multiple imaging interpretations. It also frames the change within the 2012 physician fee schedule.
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TIP
Notes the number of affected imaging codes and references a source for the full code list. It also connects the affected services to an existing policy for advanced diagnostic imaging.
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How much you stand to lose in 2012 on top codes hit by MPPR
Presents a table of selected imaging services and compares current professional-component fees with fees under the update. This section is focused on reimbursement impact by service category.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about the 2012 Medicare imaging payment update
- Which imaging service categories are discussed as being affected
- How the article frames the financial impact on physician practices and specialties
- What kind of fee comparison is presented for selected diagnostic imaging services
Who Should Read This
- Radiology practices
- Physician group administrators
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Primary care practices
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