Part B Insider (Multispecialty) Coding Alert
Download The Fee Schedule Database With Ease
To access the Physician Fee Schedule Database, use the "search" function on CMS' home page (www.cms.gov) to find the "2005 fee schedule."
Scroll down the page until you find the link for the "2005 National Physician fee schedule Relative Value File." Click on the link, choose the file named "RVU05 B.zip," read and decide if you'll accept the license agreement. If you accept, select "RVU05 B.zip" a second time to download the file.
Note: You may choose to open the file from the CMS Web site, or you may save the file to your computer. In either case, you must have WinZip software to access the file.
The unzipped file contains several individual files. Select and open the file named "PPRRVU05" (the same file is available in Excel or notepad format). The file is arranged sequentially by code, and you can find any code quickly by using the "search" function (press down the "control" and "f" keys at the same time).
Part B Insider (Multispecialty) Coding Alert
- DRUG ADMINISTRATION:
For First IV Push After Infusion, Bill A Subsequent Code
AMA adds category for hormonal agents to drug administration codes
If you're struggling to come to [...] - PRIOR DETERMINATION:
More Certainty About High-Cost Items Could Be On Its Way
Your carrier has 45 days to decide on pricey items, but may respond more quickly
When patients [...] - REIMBURSEMENT:
Listing 'None' Or 'Other' for Medigap Insurer Will Lead To A Denial
You don't have to submit primary payors' statements with secondary claims
Medicare Remittance Notices (MRNs) are [...] - Carrier May Have More Info On File About Your Denials
If a carrier denies your claim before payment, it is possible the only thing you [...] - CODING UPDATES:
AMA Hints At Upcoming CPT Codes
CMS still wants to dispose of non-physician workpool
You could soon have [...] - New HCPCS Codes Include Low Vision Rehab, Ventricular Assist Devices
But new surgical codes won't be billable to Medicare
Watch out: You [...] - DISASTER RELIEF:
CMS Loosens Rules So That Hurricane Victims Can Get The Help They Need
Many physicians and other medical professionals are donating their time and resources to help the [...] - Part B Coding Coach:
Fee Schedule School's Back In Session
Add columns U, V and X to your stock of skills
Last month's PBI showed you [...] - Download The Fee Schedule Database With Ease
To access the Physician Fee Schedule Database, use the "search" function on CMS' home page [...] - PHYSICIAN NOTES:
Home Is Where POS 12 Is, CMS Reminds Providers
Don't bill for a home-based service using the wrong place of service
If your physician is [...]
