Effective April 1, 2020, GPSC fees were increased for 26 fee codes in the Physician Master Agreement. However, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the implementation and payment of these fee increases. B.C. Family physicians can therefore expect to receive a retroactive payment from MSP this spring to cover the GPSC increases. The amount will be included as part of a regular MSP remittance under adjustment code 80. This retroactive payment is automatic and no action is necessary for doctors. The following GPSC fee increases will be reflected in the retroactive payment: Fee Code Code Description Previous Rate New Rate (Effective April 1, 2020) 14018 FP Urgent Telephone Advice from a Specialist or FP with Consultative Expertise $40.00 $43.23 14019 FP Advice to a Nurse Practitioner/Registered Midwife Fee–Telephone or In Person $40.00 $43.23 14021 FP with Consultative Expertise Telephone/Video Advice – Initiated by a Specialist, Family Physician, or Allied Care Provider, Response within 2 hours $60.00 $60.37 14022 FP with Consultative Expertise Telephone/Video Advice – Initiated by a Specialist, Family Physician or Allied Care Provider, response within one week – per 15 minutes or portion thereof $40.00 $43.23 14023 FP with Consultative Expertise – Patient Telephone/Video Management/Follow-Up $20.00 $20.12 14033 Complex Care Planning & Management Fee – 2 Diagnoses $315.00 $316.95 14043 FP Mental Health Planning Fee $100.00 $100.62 14044 Mental Health Management Fee (age 2-49) $56.41 $56.76 14045 Mental Health Management Fee (age 50-59) $62.05 $62.43 14046 Mental Health Management Fee (age 60-69) $64.86 $65.26 14047 Mental Health Management Fee (age 70-79) $73.32 $73.77 14048 Mental Health Management Fee (age 80+) $84.60 $85.12 14050 Annual Chronic Care Incentive – Diabetes mellitus $125.00 $125.78 14051 Annual Chronic Care Incentive – Heart Failure $125.00 $125.78 14052 Annual Chronic Care Incentive – Hypertension $50.00 $50.31 14053 Annual Chronic Care Incentive – COPD $125.00 $125.78 14063 FP Palliative Care Planning Fee $100.00 $100.62 14066 Personal Health Risk Assessment (Prevention) $50.00 $50.31 14075 Complex Care Planning & Management Fee – Frailty $315.00 $316.95 14076 FP Patient Telephone Management Fee $20.00 $20.12 14077 FP Allied Care Provider Conference Fee – per 15 minutes or greater portion $40.00 $43.23 14078 FP Email/Text/Telephone Medical Advice Relay Fee $7.00 $7.04 14250 APP Annual Chronic Care Incentive – Diabetes Mellitus $125.00 $125.78 14251 APP Annual Chronic Care Incentive – Heart Failure $125.00 $125.78 14252 APP Annual Chronic Care Incentive – Hypertension $50.00 $50.31 14253 APP Annual Chronic Care Incentive-COPD $125.00 $125.78 Read the original GPSC news release regarding retroactive payments. Never miss an MSP submission cut-off date Sign up to receive MSP cut-off reminder emails. Two days ahead of each MSP submission cut-off date, Dr.Bill will send you a reminder that the submission date is approaching. This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by RBC Ventures Inc. or its affiliates. Related posts: MSP Disparity Increase Payment Rates Is BC’s LFP Payment Model Right For You? Business Cost Premium covers MSP Fees for BC Doctors Add Claims in Seconds Our software helps you save time, collaborate with ease and get expert support. See All Features
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