Final Rule: Grasp MPFS 2022 Changes that Impact Your General Surgery Practice

Why This Topic Matters

The rule changes discussed can affect how general surgery practices document, bill, and interpret Medicare services in 2022 and beyond. Understanding the update helps practices monitor coverage shifts, follow revised E/M policy, and prepare for future Medicare telehealth and teaching-physician requirements.

Article Sections

1. Incorporate Changes to Split/Shared E/M Services

   Discusses CMS policy updates affecting split/shared evaluation and management visits, including documentation, time, and visit-level selection considerations.

2. Follow the Evolution of Telehealth

   Summarizes Medicare telehealth list changes, including temporary category-based additions and the general types of services affected.

3. Physician Assistants Can Directly Bill Medicare

   Covers policy changes related to physician assistant billing and payment arrangements under Medicare beginning in 2022.

4. Look for Stricter Teaching Physician Criteria

   Reviews revised teaching physician policy tied to office and outpatient E/M services and related Medicare payment expectations.