Verma: CMS Looking Closely At Suggestions To Improve E/M Pay Proposal

CMS is looking closely at stakeholder suggestions on ways to improve the agency's proposal to simplify evaluation and management codes and consolidate payment, CMS Administrator Seema Verma said on Monday (Sept. 17). The E/M proposal generated overwhelming opposition from providers and lawmakers. The controversial policy, which is part of the proposed 2019 physician fee schedule, would change the way CMS pays doctors for E/M visits. Doctors are paid four different rates for E/M visits depending on the complexity of the...