Three significant changes that will affect reimbursement rates go into effect January 1, 2026:
Conversion factor changes
Relative Value Unit (RVU) efficiency adjustment
Practice Expense changes
If you're a Find-A-Code subscriber, there's no need to worry. Find-A-Code's fee calculators are ready for the change. You can count on Find-A-Code for the most complete and accurate information you need as a medical coder/biller.
Review major components of the 2018 OPPS proposed rule
August 15th, 2017
The 2018 OPPS proposed rule is one of the shortest—and latest—in recent memory, being released July 13 at only 663 pages, but it contains major proposed policy changes for the 340B drug discount program, incorporates new modifiers, and expands packaging to drug administration for the first time.
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