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Article Overview

This short news item explains the pending Medicare Part B payment update for physicians’ services as the new year approaches. It discusses the 2013 fee schedule, the conversion factor, and the possibility of Congressional intervention, making it relevant to physician practices, billing teams, and anyone tracking Medicare reimbursement policy.

Why This Topic Matters

Changes to the Medicare fee schedule can affect reimbursement timing and payment levels for physician practices. The article helps readers understand the policy backdrop and why practices were watching Congressional action at the end of 2012.

What You Will Learn

  • What Medicare Part B practices were watching as the new year approached
  • How the 2013 fee schedule was affecting payment expectations
  • Why Congressional action was important for reimbursement planning
  • How ongoing policy changes could affect physician services payment timing

Who Should Read This

  • Physician practices
  • Medical billers and coders
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Healthcare administrators
  • Medicare reimbursement stakeholders

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