How Fees are Set in the Medicare Fee Schedule

How does Medicare set its fees? This is important for other payers because commercial payers often use the values set by Medicare to calculate their fees. This overview provides information and examples to explain how fees are set in the Medicare Fee Schedule. CodingIntel members can start with the brief video introduction and companion slides, then read on to see how the conversion factor is used in CMS’s fee calculation. And, see specific examples.

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Last revised January 10, 2023 - Betsy Nicoletti
Tags: Code sets and reimbursement

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How Fees are Set in the Medicare Fee Schedule

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