This week’s Medicare updates include revised FAQs on hospital price transparency requirements, the January 2025 update to the ASC payment system, and more!
Physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals have the flexibility to select an evaluation and management level based on either the complexity of medical decision-making or the total time spent on the date of the encounter. This article covers documenting E/M services based on time.
CMS determined the improper payment rate for immunosuppressive drugs was 15.7% in 2023, with a projected improper payment amount of $43.2 million. Organizations should review CMS' guidance on proper billing codes, coverage criteria, common denial reasons, and documentation requirements.