6,047,833,951.
That’s the total dollar amount that Medicare paid for America’s physicians to deliver 99213 services in 2008. It’s no secret then, that 99213 is on Medicare’s 2009 hit parade when it comes to cost reduction. The payor is zeroing in on appropriate use of this code – as well as other E&M codes like 99214 and the consultation codes. And Medicare is not alone. Commercial payors, also trying to trim costs, are boosting their audit brigades.
Learn how to analyze your coding patterns and prepare for a Medicare or commercial plan audit – and why doing so is important to your bottom line.
