Policy: Add These 4 MPFS Proposals to Your Watch List

Why This Topic Matters

The proposals described here may affect Medicare billing workflows, reimbursement expectations, documentation practices, telehealth planning, and behavioral health service delivery. Readers can use the article to gauge which CMS rule changes may require operational review before they take effect.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the CY 2023 MPFS proposed rule

   Introduces the CMS proposed rule and frames the broader reimbursement and policy context for the year ahead.

2. E/M services updates

   Summarizes proposed changes related to office and other evaluation and management services, including guideline and documentation themes.

3. Telehealth services

   Covers proposed telehealth policy changes, including temporary flexibilities and additions to the telehealth services list.

4. Split/shared visits

   Describes the proposed timing and implementation approach for split/shared visit policy changes.

5. Behavioral health proposals

   Reviews proposed CMS actions intended to expand or refine behavioral health service access and related Medicare policy.