Revamped PET codes take fee schedule limelight

Why This Topic Matters

The update changes how PET services and several other procedures are represented in Medicare billing, making it relevant to organizations that submit claims under the physician fee schedule. Readers can use the article to identify the affected code sets, stay aware of carrier and Medicare policy updates, and assess which specialties or service lines may be impacted.

Article Sections

1. PET code changes in the Medicare fee schedule update

   Discusses Medicare’s revision of PET-related billing under the physician fee schedule and the shift to CPT-based reporting. It also notes timing and coverage-related aspects of the update.

2. Additional fee schedule changes affecting other procedures

   Summarizes other coding and payment updates included in the same Medicare release, spanning bilateral indicators, global periods, drug-related codes, and other procedure categories.