Modifier 25 Media Report

Q6: What are your biggest concerns about the proposed Modifier -25 payment reduction? (rank in order of importance with 1 being the most important)

I have no significant concerns

Inconvenience to patients with longer waits, additional travel, increased caregiver responsibilities, higher out-of-pocket costs Delayed care leading to missed diagnoses, postponed treatment, and quality of life impacts

Increased fragmentation of care and undermining continuum of care

Decline in the standard of care for Medicare patients

Deterioration of independent medical practice and physician judgement in comprehensive patient care

Adding to a broader pattern of unsustainable Medicare payment cuts

Increased audit and compliance risk

Reduced revenue for legitimate same-day E/M visits that are separately identifiable

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