Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Medicare Part B or Part D Billing Choices
'Medicare Part B vs. Part D' Feature at MedLearnDrugCodes.com Aims to Clarify Billing Options for Providers
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2006--Since it was implemented on January 1, 2006, the new Medicare prescription drug coverage has triggered many questions and concerns among healthcare providers and pharmacists. One of the most confusing aspects of the program is whether certain medications should be billed under Medicare Part B or Part D.
In response, Medical Learning, Inc. (MedLearn) announced today the addition of a "Medicare Part B vs. Part D" table to MedLearnDrugCodes.com. Launched in 2005 under an exclusive agreement with R J Health Systems International, LLC, the Web site offers hospitals and physicians a convenient, reliable source for up-to-date drug coding, pricing and reimbursement information.
The new "Medicare Part B vs. Part D" table guides subscribers through the process of determining which of the two benefits applies to a medication, based on criteria such as medical use of the drug, dosage form and whether it is provided in the context of another service. A frequently-asked-questions section helps further clarify coverage for various drug classes.
"For many prescribing physicians and pharmacists, the information provided by the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) has not been very clear regarding Medicare Part B versus D," explains MedLearn Corporate Development Officer Suzanne Lappen. "Our intent is to provide clarity to the official documentation. As part of this effort, our colleagues at R J Health Systems have initiated an ongoing dialogue with CMS representatives to gain a better understanding of their intentions."
More information about the "Medicare Part B vs. Part D" feature of MedLearnDrugCodes.com is available by calling 800-252-1578, ext. 4.
A nationally-recognized authority on coding, reimbursement and compliance issues, Medical Learning, Inc., (MedLearn) provides publications, consulting, seminars and online learning to hospitals, physicians and other healthcare service organizations.
Contacts
Medical Learning, Inc., St. Paul
Media Contact:
Suzanne Lappen, 651-292-3410
slappen@medlearn.com
www.medlearn.com
¶ 5:03 PM Medical Learning, Inc., St. Paul
Media Contact:
Suzanne Lappen, 651-292-3410
slappen@medlearn.com
www.medlearn.com
