In the last week, CMS proposed Medicare payment rules for outpatient services and physicians for 2021, including finalized payment rules for inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and psychiatric facilities.

Looking specifically at the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, scheduled to be published on August 17th in the IFR, it had some surprises. The Budget Neutrality Act was ignored during the PHE, so we will see cuts in some areas, increases in others, and expanded Telehealth in others.

Terry gives you the rundown in this week’s CodeCast.

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