As of April 1st, 2020, payment rates for certain plastic surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, and critical care fee items were altered. On the July remittance statement, you’ll find adjustment code 80 which includes a retroactive payment for claims that were paid according to the old rates. The following fee items have been amended, so if you’ve billed for them expect to recieve the new rates soon. Plastic Surgery Fee Item Previous Rate New Rate 06047 $304.13 $432.00 06048 $388.27 $648.00 06049 $7.42 $8.00 06051 $250.72 $310.00 06050 $432.65 $440.00 06052 $312.18 $440.00 06053 $416.93 $648.00 61050 $791.96 $822.93 61158 $765.60 $955.00 61334 $325.00 $346.00 Neurosurgery Fee Item Previous Rate New Rate 03136 $2,435.78 $2,731.29 03144 $1,998.14 $2,255.16 03147 $2,078.06 $2,480.37 03155 $948.86 $1,202.45 03156 $1,524.64 $2,003.94 03157 $1,874.56 $2,204.84 Neurology Fee Item Previous Rate New Rate 00406 $72.24 $84.08 00407 $70.60 $82.25 00408 $71.80 $83.57 00405 $81.88 $94.16 00441 $201.37 $215.58 00476 $72.24 $84.08 00477 $70.60 $82.25 00478 $71.80 $83.57 40441 $201.37 $215.58 Critical Care Fee Item Previous Rate New Rate 01422 $152.26 $157.11 Keeping up to date on payment amendments will ensure you’re getting paid properly and any financial records are organized. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. 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: The Complete List Of Doctor Specialties and Subspecialties Incentive Fees Cheat Sheet for Locums MSP Fee Code Amendments An MSP Expert in your Pocket Find codes and bill premiums with a tap. Get a $150 Credit when you sign up for Dr.Bill*. *Terms & Conditions apply Claim Your Credit
1/* When you sign up for the Comprehensive Plan (fee of 1.95% of paid claims per billing cycle) with Dr.Bill you will receive a $150 billing credit (“Billing Credit”) to be applied to future Dr.Bill fees ( “Offer”). Offer is only available to new Dr.Bill users and can only be used once. Billing Credit cannot be converted to cash. If you cancel your Dr.Bill account or switch to the Essentials Plan at any time before the Billing Credit balance has reached $0, you will forfeit the balance of the Billing Credit. Offer cannot be applied retroactively and may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other Dr.Bill offer. Offer is only available in provinces where Dr.Bill operates. Offer may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. 2Up to $7,500 in billings free refers to the maximum amount of billings with a fee rate of 1.95% of paid claims that the $150 billing credit would cover in full. You will be charged for any additional services requested outside of the Comprehensive plan.
Already an MDBilling.ca client? It’s business as usual and you’ll still be using the same product you’ve come to know and trust for your medical billing. Click here to sign in to your MDBilling.ca account as you normally would.
Looking for MDBilling.ca? You’re in the right place! Dr.Bill and MDBilling.ca have come together to make it even easier to find the right codes, submit claims and get paid.