Part B Payment: 3 FAQs About 2014 Medicare Payments Help You Collect

Why This Topic Matters

These payment updates can affect Medicare reimbursement, operational planning, and readiness for upcoming federal coding changes. The article helps readers track what changed, what did not change, and what actions were being encouraged during the transition period.

Article Sections

1. Introduction

   An overview of the Medicare Part B payment topics addressed in the article and why the year’s regulatory changes matter to practices.

2. Question 1: Conversion factor update

   A discussion of the temporary Medicare payment update and the timing of the revised Part B conversion factor for 2014.

3. Question 2: Sequestration cuts

   An explanation of the status of Medicare sequestration reductions and the broader policy timeline affecting payment adjustments.

4. Question 3: Meaningful Use and ICD-10 timing

   A review of the relationship between Meaningful Use timing and ICD-10 implementation, including CMS testing preparation for practices.

5. What you can do

   Practical preparation-related information about ICD-10 testing opportunities and the reporting process for participating practices.