CMS releases 2012 OPPS proposed rule
HIM-HIPAA Insider, July 12, 2011
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CMS released the 2012 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule July 1. The proposed rule does not contain many substantive operational changes. However, CMS does propose changes to some much discussed areas, including payment for combined CPT® codes for CT of the abdomen and pelvis and determining required levels of physician supervision.
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