Part B News | Tool of the Month

2020 Medical Practice Staff Salary and Trends Report

11/12/2020

Through the array of charts and data contained in this special report, you’ll find key characteristics of the medical practice professional working in ambulatory care settings today. From education and credentialing to emerging responsibilities and shifting practice trends, discover an illustrative look at the key personnel keeping medical practices going strong.

2020 Medicare-covered telehealth services

03/19/2020

by: Richard Scott

About 100 codes, including E/M office visits (99201-99215), are eligible for telehealth reporting under Medicare in 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS will allow Medicare providers to deliver telehealth services without site-of-service restrictions.

Modifier 25 Decision Tree

01/22/2020

Modifier 25 indicates a "significant, separately identifiable E/M service." Incorporate the tips below and click the "Download file" link above to access a modifier 25 decision tree.

Final 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule

11/01/2019

by: DecisionHealth staff

This major final rule aligns the E/M coding and payment with changes recommended by the CPT Editorial Panel and AMA RUC for office/outpatient E/M visits. The final rule also adds services to the telehealth list and updates payment policies, payment rates and other provisions for services furnished under the Medicare physician fee schedule on or after Jan. 1, 2020.

Modifier 22 Decision Tree

11/01/2019

Modifier 22 indicates "increased procedural services." Incorporate the tips below and click the "Download file" link above to access a modifier 22 decision tree.

Correct Coding Initiative version 25.3 edits

09/06/2019

by: DecisionHealth staff

The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) version 25.3 edits, effective Oct. 1, 2019, bundle dozens of codes that will restrict a range of same-day services, including some allograft procedures.

Proposed 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule

08/27/2019

by: DecisionHealth staff

This major proposed rule addresses changes to the physician fee schedule (PFS); other changes to Medicare Part B payment policies to ensure that payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice, relative value of services, and changes in the statute.

Withstand scrutiny of immediate post-op notes with this template.

08/22/2016

This sample template for immediate post-op notes is courtesy of Pikeville (Ky.) Medical Center. Pikeville leadership requires physicians to complete this form before the patient goes to the next level of care unless accompanied by the practitioner who did the procedure. Full post-operative reports should be completed according to hospital policy.

Annual Wellness Visit form includes key screenings

03/14/2016

by: Roy Edroso

Click the "Download file" link to access an annual wellness visit (AWV) form updated for 2016 with new screenings.

New Subscriber Premium

02/01/2016

by: Part B News staff

Thank you for subscribing to Part B News! Click the "download file" link to access your premium, Your Guide to Success in Medicare Part B: Tips and Guidance from Part B News to Ensure Your Practice Thrives.

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