Summer Hardcastle, a medical receptionist at Epiphany Dermatology, opposes the proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. She argues that the proposed payment reductions for same-day evaluation and management services will hinder patient access to timely dermatologic care and create staffing pressures for community practices.

The commenter, a healthcare provider (likely a dermatologist), opposes the proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes that would reduce reimbursement for services billed with Modifier 25. They argue that these changes could discourage practices from providing both evaluations and procedures in a single visit, potentially creating barriers to care for patients.

Jenica Finlayson, a medical receptionist at Epiphany Dermatology, opposes the proposed CMS Modifier 25 policy. She argues that the policy fails to recognize the value of separate and identifiable professional services provided by clinicians during comprehensive evaluations.

Angie Jones, a Medical Receptionist at Epiphany Dermatology, opposes the proposed CMS Modifier 25 policy. She argues that the policy fails to recognize the value of separate and identifiable professional services provided during comprehensive patient visits.

The commenter, a Registered Nurse and Clinic Supervisor at a dermatology practice, opposes the proposed Modifier 25 policy. They argue that the policy would reduce reimbursement for separate and identifiable professional services, potentially leading to staffing shortages, longer wait times, and decreased access to care for patients.

Jessica J Solberg, a medical assistant at Epiphany Dermatology, opposes the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule policy that would reduce payments for separately identifiable evaluation and management services performed on the same day as a medically necessary procedure. She argues that the reduction would create barriers to timely care, increase administrative burdens, and negatively impact patient access and outcomes.

A medical assistant in a dermatology practice opposes the proposed Modifier 25 policy, arguing that it would disrupt efficient same-day procedures and delay diagnosis for skin cancer. The commenter emphasizes that the policy would create unnecessary inconveniences for Medicare patients and negatively impact physician workflow and patient outcomes.

Dr. Laiyin Ma, a solo ophthalmology specialist, opposes the proposed 50% payment reduction for E/M visits billed with modifier 25 on the same day as global procedures. The commenter argues that the proposal double-counts work, creates inefficient patient care by forcing multiple visits, and increases overall Medicare spending.

Katie Lester, a clinic manager for a dermatology practice, opposes the proposed changes to Modifier 25. She argues that the policy change could increase administrative burdens and hinder patient access to efficient, comprehensive care by discouraging the performance of medically necessary procedures during the same visit as an evaluation.