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When it comes to physician pay and Medicare, it always seems to be a patchwork job. Instead of attempting to avoid these cuts, physicians need the government to do its part in addressing the payment system to be more sustainable. Continue reading to learn more. The AMA’s push to avert an 8.5% Medicare cut in…
Details2023 has brought significant CPT code changes with 225 new codes 93 revised codes and 75 deleted codes. Additionally, there are coding guideline changes in every section except for anesthesia. While the primary and most impactful changes are to the Evaluation and Management (E/M) code section, the other sections with the most significant changes include…
DetailsThe American Medical Association (AMA) knows how important it is for patients and physicians to be protected against burnout. The AMA is making sure that patients and physicians feel supported during high-stress times. Continue reading to learn more about how the AMA is standing up for patients and physicians. Last year was a tough one…
DetailsThe American Medical Association (AMA) released the Evaluation and Management CPT code changes that went into effect January 1, 2023. The changes primarily affect hospital inpatient, observation care, emergency department, nursing facility, home, rest home, domiciliary and consultation visit types. RT Welter is pleased to offer in depth educational webinars around the 2023 E/M code…
DetailsBig changes are coming to Tricare beneficiaries in 2024. DOD recently awarded $136 billion for the T-5 Managed Care Support Contracts launching in 2024 that focus on delivering an enhanced and positive healthcare experience. Continue reading to learn more. KEY TAKEAWAYS The T-5 MCS Contract maintains the requirement for two TRICARE regions in the United…
DetailsFrom our family at RT Welter, we wish you all a happy holiday season and New Year! This wonderful season reminds us of all we have to be grateful for. We wouldn’t be where we are without all of your support. We’re sincerely thankful for your business and support and can’t wait to see what…
DetailsAs we approach the end of the year, the healthcare trends for next year are becoming clear. Things like mental health, affordability, and more are becoming priorities. Continue reading to learn about 7 healthcare trends for 2023. Pursuing affordability of services tops seven healthcare trends for 2023, according to the Business Group on Health. The…
DetailsPhysician practice revenue has significantly decreased due to the increasingly implemented health insurer downcoding programs. The AMA has provided resources for physicians to assist them in fighting back against these programs. Continue reading to learn more. Payers have been wrongly cutting payments to physicians for evaluation-and-management (E/M) services—often automatically through the use of claim-editing algorithms.…
DetailsThe American Medical Association (AMA) released the Evaluation and Management CPT code changes that will go in effect January 1, 2023. The changes primarily affect hospital inpatient, observation care, emergency department, nursing facility, home, rest home, domiciliary and consultation visit types. RT Welter is pleased to offer in depth educational webinars around the 2023 E/M…
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