tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 3

News You Can Use: Medicare Lowers Conversion Factor to $36.0666 for 2009

But you won't feel as much of a crunch, thanks to a budget neutrality adjustment. CMS has released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for next year. Despite a lower conversion factor, the news isn't all bleak. In fact, your general surgery practice will likely see an increase in reimbursement next year. Here's what you need to know to be ready come January. Some Specialties Fare Better Than Others Don't lose heart when you see CMS's 2009 conversion factor of $36.066 -- a drop from this year's $38.0870. CMS attempts to make up for the lower conversion factor...

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