2019 MPFS Could Be Negatively Affecting Your Path/Lab Bottom Line | TCI - 0 views
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tcierikj on 03 Apr 19If you've noticed a small yet significant decrease in your pathology practice or clinical lab income for the first quarter of 2019, don't be surprised. That's because CMS estimates the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) changes will result in an overall two percent decrease in pay to pathologists and independent laboratories, despite an increase in the conversion factor (CF).