Use the fee schedule’s addendum B to winnow out procedures unsuited for the office

Article Overview

This article is a short practical note for physicians, coders, and billing staff who need to determine whether a service is suitable for a non-facility or office setting. It points readers to Medicare physician fee schedule addenda, MAC guidance, and state policy as sources of reference, and explains the general purpose of reviewing the non-facility practice expense portion of the fee schedule. The piece is relevant for practices comparing office-based service options against Medicare and contractor guidance.