CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies (CMS-1848-P Display)

The commenter opposes the proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, arguing that inadequate reimbursement rates will harm patient access and lead to practice consolidation. They specifically oppose the 50% payment reduction for modifier 25 E/M services, stating it undervalues physician work and creates unnecessary costs for patients.

A Nurse Practitioner in Idaho opposes the proposed cuts to physician reimbursement, specifically those targeting modifier 25. The commenter argues that these changes will undermine the financial viability of independent dermatology practices, force patients to return for multiple visits, and decrease the efficiency of care.

The commenter, representing a small independent dermatology practice, opposes the proposed cuts to Modifier 25 reimbursement. They argue that these cuts will lead to fragmented care, increased costs, and greater burdens on Medicare patients by forcing multiple visits for issues that could be managed in a single appointment.

The commenter opposes the proposed CMS cuts to modifier 25, arguing that reduced reimbursement will harm small independent practices and force patients to attend multiple visits for concerns that could be addressed in a single appointment. They contend that these changes will increase healthcare costs, delay treatment, and disadvantage independent physicians compared to larger hospital systems.

Dr. Corey DeWitt, owner of independent dermatology practices, opposes the proposed 50% payment reduction for separately identifiable same-day E/M and procedural services. He argues that these reductions create harmful incentives, increase costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and threaten the financial sustainability of independent office-based Mohs surgery practices.

A Physician Assistant at Treasure Valley Dermatology opposes the proposed cuts to physician reimbursement, specifically those targeting modifier 25. The commenter argues that these changes will undermine the financial viability of independent practices, force patients to return for multiple visits, and decrease the efficiency of care.

The commenter, representing a small independent dermatology practice, opposes the proposed cuts to modifier 25. They argue that these cuts will lead to fragmented care, increased costs, and unnecessary delays for Medicare patients by forcing multiple visits for concerns that could be addressed simultaneously.

The commenter, likely a healthcare provider in dermatology, opposes the proposed CMS reductions to modifier 25 reimbursements. They argue that these cuts will hurt independent practices, increase costs, and create barriers to timely care for Medicare beneficiaries by forcing separate appointments for multiple concerns.

A nurse with 24 years of experience in dermatology opposes the proposed 7% payment reduction and changes to modifier 25. The commenter argues that these cuts will lead to clinic closures, reduced staffing, and barriers to care for elderly patients who may need multiple procedures in a single visit.

A dermatologist opposes the proposed cuts to the 25 modifier, arguing that it would devalue the time spent addressing multiple issues during a single visit. The commenter contends that these changes would negatively impact patient care, reduce access to services, and potentially drive physicians out of the profession.