Part B Payment: It's Early in the Year-- And CMS Is Already Changing Its Fee Schedule

Why This Topic Matters

These CMS updates can affect how claims are paid, whether services remain payable, and how certain procedures are treated under Medicare Part B. Staying aware of the changes helps billing teams monitor fee schedule impacts and maintain accurate claim processing.

Article Sections

1. Look for Higher Co-Surgery Payment For This Code

   Discusses a CMS update to payment indicators affecting a procedure code under the Medicare fee schedule. The section focuses on how the change may alter reimbursement treatment for co-surgery reporting.

2. Check Out Discontinued CPT and HCPCS Codes

   Covers codes CMS says will no longer be paid after specified dates of service and describes the broad categories of discontinued services and supplies. It also references associated MLN Matters guidance.

3. New Botox Code Makes Debut

   Introduces a newly added HCPCS code and notes its CMS status indicator under Part B. The section points readers to related MLN Matters material for additional background.