January 5th, 2012 - On Tuesday, January 3rd, CMS posted the updated RBRVS fee table that was signed into law on December 23rd, 2011. This fee table contains a 60 day "fix" that stops the 27% pay reduction for medicare Part B provider services.
This fee table has been incorporated into all applicable versions of desktop Flash Code (PROVIDER and Anesthesia) and we anticipate all shipments will be sent by Tuesday, January 10th. Web product will be updated on or before Sunday, January 8th.
For desktop users who need access to the 2012 CPT and HCPS codes immediately, please go to the
Downloads page where the 2012 Q1 installers are now available.
December 30th, 2011 - We will be shipping the desktop version of Flash Code 2012 Q1 as soon as CMS releases the updated RBRVS fee table that was signed into law on December 23rd, 2011. This fee table contains a 60 day "fix" that averts the 27% pay reduction for medicare Part B provider services.
This affects Flash Code DESKTOP PROVIDER and ANESTHESIA product users only. (PAYER product has already shipped).
If you need to access the new CPT and HCPCS codes, please LOGIN to our online website using the following:
UserName: temp2012
Password: access
Access will be available until one week after all affected desktop subscriber product has been shipped.
April 1st, 2011 - Flash Code web now contains the Medicare Part B Drug code fees. These fees are released quarterly by CMS and apply Nationally. Examples include: 90655 Flu vaccine $14.86.
J0152 Adenosine Injection $91.73
Q3025 Interferon beta 1-a IM $224.99
March 31st, 2011 - The desktop version of Flash Code for 2011 Q2, with codes, fees, and compliance regulations are available for immediate
download.
December 30th, 2010 - The desktop version of Flash Code for 2011 Q1, with codes, fees, and compliance regulations are available for immediate
download.
December 9th, 2010 - The House and Senate have
passed a medicare pay fix that eliminates the pending 25% pay cut through calendar year 2011.
December 2nd, 2010 - The House also passes one month Medicare Pay Fix, the Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 5712) which is
signed into law by the President.
November 19th, 2010 -
Senate Passes one month Medicare Pay Fix. Next step is House action, expected after the Thanksgiving recess.