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Oncology & Hematology Coding Alert

MPFS 2013:

MPPR Applies to Imaging Services by Physicians in Same Group in New Year

Published on Mon Jan 14, 2013

CMS considers adding a modifier specific to overriding MPPR. Hematology/oncology is expected to see a 2 percent increase in reimbursement for services paid under the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). That’s the "estimated impact on total allowed charges" according to the MPFS notice (final with comment period), published by CMS. The actual fee impact will depend on the services [...]
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