Medicare Program: Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions toPart B (for CY 2011)

Document ID: CMS-2010-0205-0002
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Agency: Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
Topics: Administrative Practices and Procedures, Health Facilities, Health Professions, Kidney Diseases, Medical Devices, Medicare, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements, Rural Areas, X-Rays
Federal Register Number: 2010-15900
CFR Citation: 42 CFR Parts 405, 409, 410, 411, 414, 415, 424
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Abstract:	This proposed rule addresses proposed changes to the physician fee schedule and other Medicare Part B payment policies to ensure that our payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice and the relative value of services. It also addresses, implements or discusses certain provisions of both the Affordable Care Act and the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. In addition, this proposed rule discusses payments under the Ambulance Fee Schedule, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, payments to ESRD facilities, and payments for Part B drugs. Finally, the proposed rule includes a discussion regarding the Chiropractic Services Demonstration program, the Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment and Provider and Supplier Enrollment Issues associated with Air Ambulances. (See the Table of Contents for a listing of the specific issues addressed in this proposed rule.)
Document Subtype:	Published Proposed Rule
Received Date:	June 25 2010, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Start-End Page:	40039 - 40709
Page Count:	671
Comment Start Date:	July 13 2010, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date:	August 24 2010, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time