CMS Accepting 2022 MIPS Exception Applications
CMS has announced it is now accepting Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Exception applications for clinicians and groups who have been impacted by extreme or uncontrollable circumstances in 2022 and would like to opt-out of the current reporting year....
2022 Final Medicare Fee Schedule: See impact to pathology
One year after Congress delayed planned fee schedule cuts due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears pathologists and other specialists are now going to experience payment reductions designed to offset boosts for evaluation and management (E/M) services in 2022,...
2021 Medicare Fee Schedule boost: See impact to pathology services
As part of the COVID relief and appropriations package signed into effect Dec. 27, Congress took steps to mitigate significant fee schedule reductions for several specialties that were designed to offset payment boosts for evaluation and management (E/M) services....
Pathology sees 9% cut in 2021 MPFS Final Rule
After a lengthy delay, CMS released the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Tuesday. It finalizes several telehealth flexibilities introduced during the public health emergency while also significantly overhauling reimbursements for evaluation and...