Kate Thomas

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CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT | Audiology Organizations Address FAQs in New Coding Document

Members of the American Academy of Audiology’s Coding and Reimbursement Committee (CRC) and the Practice Policy Advisory Council (PPAC) often collaborate with other audiology organizations, including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), to develop coding guidance based on frequently asked questions (FAQs). Most recently, the groups worked together to create guidance addressing various issues related to coding and reimbursement for audiology services.

Topic(s): Coding, Reimbursement

Author(s):

Kate Thomas

Publication Issue: Audiology Today July/August 2017

CODING AND REIMBURSEMENT | Speak Up! Help Establish the Value of Your Professional Services

Each November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule that lists the payment rates for all Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)^© codes across specialties for the upcoming year. The MPFS not only impacts reimbursement from Medicare, but it also can be used as the model for establishing payment across many private payers.

Topic(s): Coding, Reimbursement, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), AMA RUC survey

Author(s):

Paul Pessis

Kate Thomas

Publication Issue: Audiology Today July/August 2018