E/M Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 20
MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE: CMS Adds 5 New Codes Effective July 1, Changes Bilateral Status
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule update from CMS. It is relevant to coders, billers, and practice management staff who need to track newly effective codes, carrier-priced services, and bilateral status changes in Medicare reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Fee schedule updates can affect what services are reportable and how they are handled under Medicare. This article highlights changes that may influence coding workflows, payment expectations, and claim submission practices.
Article Sections
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Mid-year Medicare fee schedule update
Introduces the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule update and notes that new reporting changes take effect mid-year.
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New procedure and vaccine codes
Summarizes the newly added procedure and vaccine-related codes discussed in the update, along with broad status information tied to the fee schedule.
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Bilateral status changes
Explains that CMS also revised bilateral status indicators retroactively for selected services as part of the update.
What You Will Learn
- What types of Medicare Physician Fee Schedule updates were announced
- Which general categories of new codes were added in the update
- That CMS also changed bilateral status indicators for some services
- How the article frames carrier-priced services and Medicare billing relevance
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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