Medicare Payment for Chiropractic Services Increased for 2009

In July, Congress passed the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA). This legislation staved off a 10.6 percent across-the-board cut facing all Medicare providers and provided for a 1.1 percent positive reimbursement update for providers in 2009. Based on this update, as well as work and practice expense changes, doctors of chiropractic can expect a 2 percent overall increase in Medicare reimbursement rates, as indicated in a final rule released last week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Changes to the fee schedule will take effect Jan. 1, 2009. Accurate fee schedule information may be obtained from your local Medicare contractor prior to billing for dates of service in 2009. Members can view the new Chiropractic Medicare Fee Schedule by login to Members Only section.

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