Why E/M revenue went up slightly in 2010, despite consult elimination
You and your peers, especially those dependent on consultation income, feared the worst for 2010, the first year that CMS stopped paying for consult codes (99241-99255). While office visit and hospital care codes – which CMS asked you to bill in place of consults – definitely pay less than consults, overall E/M revenue has increased for many specialties, an exclusive Part B News analysis shows.
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