Coding Updates for Gastroenterology 2015

What Happens During Each Stage of The Drug Discovery and Approval Process?
Find Out from the Expert!

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Presenter - Jill M. Young

Disclaimer
This material is designed to offer basic
information for coding and billing. The
information presented here is based on the
experience, training, and interpretation of the
author. Although the information has been
carefully researched and checked for
accuracy and completeness, the instructor
does not accept any responsibility or liability
with regard to errors, omissions, misuse, or
misinterpretation. This handout is intended
as an educational a guide and should not be
considered a legal/consulting opinion
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Conversion Factor Changes

2014: $35.8228
1/1/15 to 3/31/15: $35.8013
0.06% change from 2014

4/1/15 to 12/31/15: $28.2239 ***

- 21.2% change from 2014
20.9% SGR
0.06% budget neutrality adjustment
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CMS 2015 Final Rule

Intensive Behavior Therapy for

Obesity
Added Intensive Behavior Therapy
for Obesity in 2011
Only one code
For individual treatment

CY2015 new code for group obesity

counseling
G0473 for 2-10 beneficiaries

See NCD 100-03 Sec 210.12

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