Monday, February 24, 2014

Specialists Ask Congress To Drop Misvalued Code Provisions In Doc Payment Bill

Specialists Ask Congress To Drop Misvalued Code Provisions In Doc Payment Bill-thegraysheet: Several physician specialty groups that frequently use complex or novel devices in their surgical procedures are asking congressional leaders to remove provisions that require CMS to identify “misvalued” codes and adjust reimbursement accordingly in legislation to repeal the sustainable growth rate formula physician payment formula. The specialist groups also want Congress to consider only “acceptable” offset provisions for the costly bill.