Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2012 Issue 31
CPT 2013: Expect Additions to Molecular Pathology Codes As of Jan. 1
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Article Overview
This article explains upcoming changes to CPT molecular pathology coding for 2013 and the related CMS payment discussion. It is aimed at pathology coders, laboratory billing staff, and reimbursement professionals who need to understand the scope of new molecular pathology codes, the broader policy debate over where payment should occur, and the organizations involved in the discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights coding and reimbursement changes that could affect how molecular pathology services are reported and paid in 2013, making it important for laboratories and pathology practices tracking CPT updates and CMS fee schedule decisions.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about upcoming CPT molecular pathology additions for 2013
- How CMS payment placement issues affect molecular pathology services
- Which organizations and stakeholders are involved in the reimbursement discussion
- What broad reimbursement considerations are raised by the transition between fee schedules
Who Should Read This
- Pathology coders
- Laboratory billing staff
- Reimbursement specialists
- Pathologists
- Medical billing professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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