Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T09:05:58Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7652 Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7652

Bill 118 HR 7652, also known as the Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding the cost of Medicare billing codes and ensure that they are accurately reflecting the services provided by healthcare providers.

The bill aims to establish a process for the oversight of Medicare billing codes to ensure that they are appropriate and reflective of the actual costs incurred by healthcare providers. This would involve regular reviews and updates of the billing codes to ensure that they are in line with current practices and costs.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase transparency in the Medicare billing process by requiring the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide detailed information on how billing codes are developed and updated. This would help to ensure that the billing codes are fair and accurate, and that healthcare providers are being reimbursed appropriately for the services they provide. Overall, the Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act aims to improve the accuracy and fairness of Medicare billing codes, ultimately benefiting both healthcare providers and patients. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7652

Bill HR 7652 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2024. Bill HR 7652 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2024. Bill HR 7652's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7652

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7652

Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost ActOversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost ActTo increase oversight and transparency with respect to Medicare billing codes.

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