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Increased Transparency for Medicare Billing Codes

This act aims to increase oversight and transparency within the Medicare system, potentially impacting healthcare costs and service availability. Citizens will gain better insight into how healthcare charges are determined, which could lead to fairer billing practices. These changes are intended to improve the efficiency of the healthcare system, potentially resulting in better management of public funds.
Key points
A study will be conducted on the processes for adding, modifying, and removing Medicare billing codes to identify any irregularities.
Annual reports will be published on new Medicare billing codes, including their usage and costs, increasing expenditure transparency.
The goal is to improve oversight of Medicare spending, which may affect the program's financial stability and access to benefits for citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3580
Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Process start date: 2025-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3580.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A study will be conducted on the processes for adding, modifying, and removing Medicare billing codes to identify any irregularities.
  • Annual reports will be published on new Medicare billing codes, including their usage and costs, increasing expenditure transparency.
  • The goal is to improve oversight of Medicare spending, which may affect the program's financial stability and access to benefits for citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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