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Medicare Reform 2004: Look for Cardio Impact

Published on Thu Jan 01, 2004

Instead of the 4.5 percent cut you've been bracing for, your cardiology practice could benefit from the 1.5 percent increase next year and in 2005, if the Medicare reform plan passes Congress. 
 
Take note of two key points in the plan: You could see coverage for your screening EKGs and physical exams for new Medicare beneficiaries and cardiovascular screening blood tests. 
 
Watch future issues of Cardiology Coding Alert for more on how these reforms will affect cardio coding.
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