Do Providers In Your State Bill 99285 More Than Others? Find Out
Hint: The results might surprise you.
Although the average percentage of services billed with 99285 in the U.S. was 55 percent during the review period (July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017), some states logged far higher rates, while some were significantly lower.
Following is a list of the states with the highest and lowest utilization of 99285s, according to the CBR:
Source: CBR Info Website, www.cbrinfo.net/node/342.
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