decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2009 Issue 8 (August)
SGR could cause 21.5% cut to fees; ortho may get small RVU boost
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Article Overview
This article reviews a proposed Medicare physician fee schedule and the broader policy changes behind it. It is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and medical coders who need to understand how Medicare payment methodology, RVU adjustments, imaging-service proposals, and related CMS actions could affect reimbursement. The piece also places the proposal in the context of CMS guidance, the Federal Register, and the public comment process.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it explains proposed Medicare payment changes that could affect physician reimbursement across multiple specialties and service types. It also highlights policy shifts that may influence future fee updates, practice expense calculations, and accreditation requirements for certain imaging services.
What You Will Learn
- How the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for 2010 was framed by CMS
- What broad payment-update and RVU-related changes were being discussed
- How imaging-service payment policy and accreditation proposals were described
- What public-comment and regulatory resources were identified
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Orthopedists
- Medical practice administrators
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Healthcare compliance teams
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