In the final rule of the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS made several changes to their longstanding policies for split (or shared) evaluation and management (E/M) visits and Critical Care Services. Here’s an overview of the new policies, along with some documentation and coding suggestions.
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is once again applying an Automatic Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Policy for the 2021 MIPS Performance Year in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. The policy affects providers differently depending on how they report MIPS. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published the final rule of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2022. In addition to changing the payment rates for 2022, CMS also finalized changes to several payment policies. We’ve highlighted a few of the biggest for anesthesiologists below. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published the final rule of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2022. In addition to changing the payment rates for 2022, CMS also finalized changes to several payment policies. We’ve highlighted a few of the biggest. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published the final rule of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2022. In addition to changing the payment rates for 2022, CMS also finalized changes to several payment policies. We’ve highlighted a few of the biggest for emergency physicians below. READ MORE
While physicians and other providers wait to see if the proposed 3.75 percent fee reductions make it into the final rule of the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, two other looming cuts to Medicare payments have them facing down a 9.75 percent pay cut beginning January 1, 2022. READ MORE
As we move into the final quarter of 2021, here are several key dates and deadlines for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 performance years of the MIPS program that eligible providers should keep in mind. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began releasing Comparative Billing Reports in August 2021 to some providers who have utilized telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency. READ MORE
MIPS eligible providers who qualify for the facility-based special status will not be able to rely on that reporting option for the 2021 performance year. READ MORE
Whether you’re just getting started with anesthesia coding and billing, or are a seasoned professional, this article offers a refresher on anesthesia modifiers, physical status, and qualifying circumstances. READ MORE
