Part B providers are facing a radically different reimbursement landscape in 2026. In the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, CMS moved ahead with many of the changes it floated in the proposed rule, including fundamental changes to how the conversion factor is calculated, relative value unit valuation, payments for skin substitutes, and more.
CMS released the fiscal year 2026 ICD-10-CM files for use for discharges and patient encounters occurring from April 1 through September 30, 2026. Take time to review the updates. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
A study recently published in JAMA Network Open examined trends in outpatient mental health care among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
A neonatal intensive care unit offers very specialized medical services and treatments to premature and critically ill neonates (i.e., babies 28 days old or younger). Review which ICD-10-CM and CPT codes may be used for providers assisting in this type of care.