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CMS released the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule on November 2. APMA is currently reviewing the rule and will provide full analysis, as necessary.
According to the CMS press release, the finalized CY 2024 PFS conversion factor is 32.7442, which reflects a 3.37-percent reduction to the conversion factor relative to 2023. CMS estimates the CY 2024 PFS CF to be 32.7442 which reflects the -2.18-percent budget neutrality adjustment under section 1848(c)(2)(B)(ii)(II) of the Act, the 0.00-percent update adjustment factor specified under section 1848(d)(19) of the Act, and the 1.25-percent payment increase for services furnished in CY 2024, as provided in the CAA, 2023. Some confusion arose because the conversion factor listed in Table 116 of the Final Rule states a CF of 32.7375. We understand that the table is incorrect, and that the preamble language is correct. CMS also provides a fact sheet with a summary of the final provisions.
APMA is exploring opportunities with its partners in Congress and other medical specialty societies to push for Congressional intervention to prevent the reduction.
Additionally, the rule finalized several proposals of note:
For APMA’s previous comments on the proposed rule, visit apma.org/comments and for questions, contact APMA’s Health Policy and Practice Department at healthpolicy.hpp@apma.org.
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