Posts Tagged ‘payment’
Expanding Physician Access with New Telehealth Codes
There will be 11 new CPT codes going into effect for telehealth in 2012. I find the recent and rapid [...] Read More »
Cardiac Rehab: CMS Increases Per-Patient Payment by $1,100
We have great news for cardiology service lines: the 2011 payment level for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation will see an increase from $38 to $69 (APC 0095). This may not seem like it will make a significant impact, but considering that CMS covers up to 36 one-hour sessions per patient, this translates to over $1,100 in additional revenue (per patient) for hospitals and $200 for physicians. Read More »
Finally, a Balloon Sinuplasty Payment Code
Since January 1, 2011, Balloon Sinuplasty has had its own unique set of reimbursement codes. Under the new code, APC 75, the payment level for Medicare patients averages $2,144, enough to cover the estimated $1,200 in disposable costs. Read More »