by Medical Billing | Jan 11, 2013 | Medicare payment basics
CPT Code Medicare Allowed Amount 99201 Office visit new level 1 $43.8099202 Office visit new level 2 $74.5399203 Office visit new level 3 $109.0699204 Office visit new level 4 $166.6399205 Office visit new level 5 $206.1099211 Office visit est. level 1 $20.1699212...
by Lori | Feb 12, 2012 | Medicare payment basics
New law includes physician update fix through February 2012 On Friday, December 23, 2011, President Obama signed into law the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (TPTCCA). This new law prevents a scheduled payment cut for physicians and other...
by Lori | Dec 15, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
Payment rate changes for the 2012 Medicare physician fee schedule The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule with comment period that updates payment policies and rates for physicians and nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) for services...
by Lori | Mar 12, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
2012 Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (part D) Premium Cost Part D Monthly Premium The chart below shows your estimated prescription drug plan monthly premium based on your income. If your income is above a certain limit, you will pay an income-related monthly...
by Lori | Mar 9, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
Part B Monthly Premium You pay a Part B premium each month. Most people will pay the standard premium amount. However, if your modified adjusted gross income as reported on your IRS tax return from 2 years ago is above a certain amount, you may pay more. If Your...