Physician Notes: Consultation Payments May Come With Snares Attached

Why This Topic Matters

It highlights areas where billing and reimbursement practices may draw government attention and affect provider compliance. It also notes broader Medicare payment policy developments and CMS leadership changes that can influence future reporting and payment rules.

Article Sections

1. Consultation billing scrutiny

   Discusses federal review of consultation-related billing and the compliance concerns raised for providers who bill these services. It frames the issue as part of broader Medicare and Medicaid oversight.

2. OIG report on intraocular lens payments in ASCs

   Summarizes an Office of Inspector General finding about Medicare payments associated with intraocular lenses in ambulatory surgery centers. It also notes CMS consideration of revised payment policy for these settings.

3. CMS administrator confirmation and reimportation hearing

   Provides a brief policy news update on the confirmation of a new CMS administrator and related congressional testimony. The section mentions a broader discussion involving FDA oversight and drug reimportation.