Issued2021-11-19

Medicare Program: CY 2022 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies...

Final RuleSector

Summary

Finalizes CY 2022 Physician Fee Schedule updates and associated Part B policy changes, including coding/valuation, telehealth, and Quality Payment Program provisions.

Healthcare Implications

Impacts outpatient care delivery, documentation, and reporting–including AI‑assisted coding and virtual care workflows.

Impact Level

Low

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Payers & Purchasers