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Physician Fee Schedule Update: An Extension for the Temporary Conversion Fix?

Fear not: The CF may stay until autumn, but the current snow storm is delaying the official word. Practices that were looking for a permanent change to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula before March 1 may come up empty-handed. However, Congress appears to be planning to offer an extension of the pay cuts that you’re [...] Related articles:

  1. Proposed 2010 Physician Fee Schedule: A Closer Look21.5 percent cut looms for your services Last week, Coding...
  2. SGR Update: What’s Up With That 21 Percent Physician Pay Cut? Here’s what you should be watching on Capitol Hill....
  3. CMS Issues Corrections to 2009 Physician Fee Schedule Final RuleIt’s that time of year again — time to get...

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February 17, 2010
HCPCS / Oncology / Toolkit

Oncology Billing Toolkit: Factor 8 HCPCS Changes Into Your Superbill

Watch those Taxotere units, or kiss 95 percent of your reimbursement goodbye. A brand new list of HCPCS codes — including docetaxel and bevacizumab updates — goes into effect Jan. 1 and our 8-step superbill maintenance plan will stop denials in their tracks for 2010. Not using the proper codes will lead to claim rejection, which means “not receiving the proper [...] Related articles:

  1. 2 New HCPCS Codes for H1N1 Vaccine AdministrationPlus: New Bevacizumab code is effective Oct. 1. If you’re...
  2. Check New HCPCS Codes to Keep Pain Management Claims on TrackCatch the changes to botulinum toxin and neurostimulator electrode codes....
  3. Which HCPCS Code Should I Use for Eovist MRI contrast? Question: Which HCPCS code should I use to report...

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January 7, 2010