Tag: Medical Billing

AI-generated illustration of an open stainless steel surgical instrument tray and a small brass balance scale on a walnut counter against a dark navy wall, representing the 2027 Medicare hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center payment rule.

CMS 2027 OPPS/ASC Final Rule: A Florida Physician Guide

CMS finalized the 2027 hospital outpatient and ASC payment rule on November 4. ASCs and hospitals get 2.3% on January 1, about 600 procedures join the ASC list, 340B drugs fall to ASP minus 28%, and non-contrast imaging at older off-campus hospital sites drops to the fee schedule rate. What it means for Florida surgeons, ASC owners and hospital-employed physicians, alongside Florida's office surgery suite standards due the same day.

AI-generated illustration of a brass and glass hourglass with sand running beside a stethoscope with navy tubing on a walnut desk against a dark navy wall, representing the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule taking effect January 1.

CMS 2027 Fee Schedule Final Rule: Florida Physician Guide

CMS finalized the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on November 4. The conversion factor falls to $32.63 (down 2.31%) on January 1, same-day visits with 0-day procedures are paid at 80%, and G2211 becomes modifier B1. What it means for Florida practices billing through First Coast, with worked examples and steps to take before January.