decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 1 (January)
Most used-urology codes: Medicare 2006 vs. 2007 fees
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Article Overview
This article reviews a set of commonly billed urology services and compares Medicare 2006 fees with estimated 2007 fees. It is aimed at coders, billers, and urology practices that need a quick view of how payment changes may affect commonly used procedures under the 2007 Medicare fee schedule. The article also notes broader fee schedule factors that influenced the comparisons.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps urology practices understand how Medicare fee changes may affect reimbursement for frequently used services and where office-versus-facility payment differences appear in the fee schedule comparison.
What You Will Learn
- Which commonly used urology services are compared in the fee update
- How the article presents Medicare 2006 and estimated 2007 fee comparisons
- What broader Medicare fee schedule context is discussed alongside the comparisons
- How office and facility payment settings are represented in the summary
Who Should Read This
- Urology coders
- Medical billers
- Urology practice administrators
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician groups
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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