Medicare Fee for Service for Parts A & B - Medicare Utilization for Part B
Guidance for Medicare Utilization for Part B Medicare utilization statistics for Part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance SMI) and Medicare utilization statistics for Part A & B including Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MEDPAR) of Short-Stay Hospitals.
The Medicare Utilization for Part B reports provide detailed data on how Medicare Part B services are used by beneficiaries. Part B covers outpatient and physician‑related services, such as doctor visits, outpatient procedures, laboratory tests, and medical equipment. These reports include information on the number of beneficiaries receiving Part B services, the volume of services delivered, and Medicare payments for those services, often broken down by service type, geography, and provider characteristics. Overall, they help policymakers, researchers, and healthcare stakeholders understand patterns of outpatient care utilization and spending under Medicare Part B.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 16, 2020
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