Part B Payment: Ire Toward Medicare Grows With Elimination of Consults, Cuts in Pay for Some Specialties

Article Overview

This article explains a period of Medicare Part B payment upheaval affecting physician practices and specialty groups. It covers the reaction to fee schedule changes, the impact on specialist reimbursement, and practical considerations for practices that are thinking about reducing or ending their participation in Medicare. The piece is intended for physicians, coders, practice managers, and billing professionals who need to understand the general scope of the policy changes and the administrative issues raised by opting out.