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Docs not fond of proposed global period G codes – here’s why

by: Laura Evans, CPC Aug 26, 2016

Suffice it to say that doctors are less than thrilled with a CMS physician fee schedule proposal that would require surgeons to report eight G codes starting Jan. 1 for services provided during 10- and 90-day global periods.

More prolonged services on tap for payment in 2017 but watch the fine print

by: Richard Scott Aug 25, 2016

You may find additional opportunity to get paid for the background work your providers perform in 2017 with CMS' plans to pay for non-face-to-face prolonged services, but keep an eye on billing requirements -- they may dampen the appeal.

Sneak peek: Proposed rates for new and current CCM codes in 2017

by: Richard Scott Jul 26, 2016

Providers will see a 3.4% pay increase when performing chronic care management (CCM) services next year, and they'll gain a reimbursement channel for "complex" CCM.

CMS focuses on behavioral health, CCM in proposed fee schedule

by: Part B News staff Jul 8, 2016

Say hello to a new batch of G codes, newly reimbursable CPT codes and revised chronic care management (CCM) reporting criteria as CMS attempts to better capture the work a provider performs behind the scenes when treating episodic care.

CMS proposes 90-day meaningful use reporting period for 2016 for all providers

by: Richard Scott Jul 7, 2016

You may be able to forget the full-year reporting requirement for meaningful use this year -- the year-long reporting mandate will be out the window if a proposed rule issued July 6 become final.

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