November 1, 2018: MGMA statement on 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 1, 2018

Media Contact:
Emily Dowsett
Associate Director, Public Affairs
edowsett@mgma.com
 

MGMA statement on 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

Anders Gilberg
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Medical Group Management Association

"MGMA appreciates CMS’ efforts to reduce documentation burden for E/M office visits starting in 2019. We welcome CMS’ deferral and revision of the collapsed E/M codes to 2021, but there's more work to be done.Blending payments rates in 2021 won't necessarily reduce burden, especially with CMS’ newly required add-on codes. MGMA will continue to examine the rule, leverage feedback from members, and work with CMS to create meaningful burden reduction for physician practices across the country."

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