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Medicare Fee Schedule Changes in 2023

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The internet is ringing with the news of the CMS Updates Final rule for the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The finalized 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule was announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on November 1 2022. Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services.

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Medicare Guidelines on Mental Health Billing

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Navigating through the complex medicare guidelines can be a complex and overwhelming task, however, here is the good news, the entire process is merely about using the right CPT codes. However, one needs to be careful while billing as Medicare follows strict rules and regulations for time increments.

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Billing for Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)

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Medicare pays a physician for an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) service. This visit is planned to develop or update a Personalized Prevention Plan (PPP) and perform a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) which is covered once every 12 months by Medicare. Medicare pays the IPPE costs if the provider accepts assignment.

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Medicare Coverage for Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT)

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Medicare covers limited chiropractic services when performed by a chiropractor who is licensed or legally authorized to furnish chiropractic services by the State or jurisdiction in which the services are furnished. Medicare Coverage. American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Reference: [link].

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Direct Billing by MFTs and MHCs: A Comprehensive Guide for Year 2024

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Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) and Mental Health Counselors (MHCs) can now directly bill Medicare for services they furnish and diagnose. Eligibility and Covered Services To directly bill Medicare, you must meet specific eligibility criteria. The next step involves enrolling as a Medicare provider.

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How To Reduce AR Days With Oncology Billing?

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This can be swiftly done with medical billing outsourcing services. From doctors, nurses, and other clinicians to the medical billing and coding team and front office workers, everyone has a job to do. The post How To Reduce AR Days With Oncology Billing?

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Understanding Modifiers for Mental Health Billing

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GT Modifier – Synchronous Telehealth Services [Medicare] The GT modifier is specifically used for Medicare claims to indicate that mental health services were provided through synchronous telehealth. HP Modifier – Psychologist or Doctorate Level (PsyD or Ph.D.) or PsyD) in clinical psychology.