by Lori | Sep 19, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
When I see my doctor, must I pay first and then get Medicare to reimburse me? It depends on your doctor and on whether your doctor accepts assignment. If your doctor accepts assignment: He or she can only ask you to pay the 20 percent coinsurance (45 percent...
by Lori | Aug 20, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2010 The following is a listing of the Medicare premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates that will be in effect in 2010: Medicare Premiums for 2010: Part A: (Hospital Insurance) Premium *...
by Lori | Jul 15, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare Reimbursement Rates Increase For Advanced Biologically-Based Fistula Treatment Hospitals nationwide will receive six percent higher reimbursement payments for outpatient repair of anal fistulas using Cook Medical’s Biodesign Fistula Plug, a device...
by Medical Billing | Jul 15, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
GI – Hospital Fee Schedule for FL POS CPT Description MCR Allowed Coins 20% Comment Hospital 43200 ESPHGSC RGD/FLX DX +-COLLJ SPEC BR/WA SPX $154.12 $30.82 Hospital 43202 ESPHGSC RGD/FLX W/BX 1/MLT $201.91 $40.38 Hospital...
by Lori | May 25, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Hospital Medicare reimbursement refers to the amount of money the US Medicare program pays to hospitals. Determination of what is paid is based on what service the hospital is performing, and this usually doesn’t take location of the hospital into account. People in...
