Orthopedics: Practices Could Lose $1000 Per Week Under New Rule

Article Overview

This article explains a Medicare payment policy proposal from CMS that would change how casting and splint supplies are paid for in orthopedic and fracture-care settings. It is aimed at physicians, coders, practice managers, and specialty societies that follow physician fee schedule changes and practice expense inputs. The piece focuses on the general policy issue, the potential financial impact on practices, and the type of data CMS is requesting from stakeholders.