Medicare Fees for January – February 2010 Posted to Highmark Medicare Services Website

The fees that are now posted on the Highmark Medicare Services (HMS) web site are the correct fees to use during January and February 2010.

These fees were recalculated using the 2009 Conversion Factor, since the President signed the Medicare freeze into law on December 21, 2009.

Therefore, claims released after January 15, 2010 by HMS will be paid using these fees for dates of service January 1, 2010 through February 28, 2010.

They reflect the consultation policy change and other increases in the practice expenses for certain other services. In addition,  this temporary calculation is based on the 2009 Conversion Factor and will be in play until February 28, 2010 or until Congress makes any additional changes.

To download a copy in PDF, Excel, or Text format, go to the link below and click on the appropriate links under “2010 January 1 - February 28 - New Jersey Fee Schedule”.

https://www.highmarkmedicareservices.com/partb/reimbursement/feedb-2010.html