Medicare Addresses TAP Blocks and Epidural Injections for 2015
Two pain management techniques were addressed specifically in the 2015 Medicare Fee Schedule released in display form on October 31, 2014. READ MORE
Medicare Redefines Screening Colonoscopies for 2015
Starting with January 1, 2015, dates of service, anesthesia provided by a separate anesthesia profession during screening colonoscopies will be paid at 100 percent of the Medicare Fee Schedule by Medicare and will not be applied to the deductible or coinsurance. READ MORE
2015 PQRS Overview for Anesthesiologists
One point of interest for all physicians related to the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule each year, including anesthesiologists, is the updated Physician Quality Reporting System guidelines, especially since 2013 when the program began penalizing unsuccessful reporters. READ MORE
An Overview of PQRS Guidelines for 2015, Plus What’s New
One point of interest for all physicians related to the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule each year is the updated Physician Quality Reporting System guidelines. Here are a few things to know about the 2015 program. READ MORE
CIPROMS to Participate in ICD-10 End-to-End Testing via GE’s C-EDI Services
GE Healthcare’s Centricity EDI Services, CIPROMS’ claims clearinghouse, recently was selected by several Medicare Administrative Contractors to perform true end-to-end testing for ICD-10 claim submission during the first round of testing January 26-30, 2015. READ MORE
CMS Releases 2015 Medicare Fee Schedules
Over the past week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released final rules outlining how Medicare will pay major health care providers and suppliers in 2015. In the next few weeks, we will look primarily at the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Schedule, exploring the updated guidelines that will affect our client base. READ MORE
