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Coding corner: Cope with confusing Medicare consultation code payment changes

The start of the new year typically ushers in a multitude of code changes. But for 2010, there is an important change in Medicare’s payment of E/M codes many hospitals may have overlooked.

CMS finalized its proposal to stop paying for consultation codes (99251–99255 and 99241–99245), according to the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, published in the November 25 Federal Register.

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