Part B Payment: See How the Proposed 2019 Fee Schedule Could Impact Your ED

Why This Topic Matters

CMS proposals for office and outpatient E/M services can influence broader payment policy and may indicate how future changes could affect emergency departments. Understanding the scope of the proposal helps ED organizations monitor potential downstream effects without confusing office-based updates with current ED requirements.

Article Sections

1. Background

   Introduces the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposal and summarizes the main categories of outpatient office E/M documentation and payment changes under review.

2. Know How This Could Impact EDs

   Explains why the proposal is relevant to emergency department stakeholders, including discussion of broader policy direction, facility payment history, and the possibility of future ED-related changes.