Bill · H.R. 3580· House(119-HR-3580)
Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Juan Ciscomani
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act'', aims to increase oversight and transparency regarding Medicare billing codes. It directs the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study of how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services adds, modifies, and removes billing codes. This study must analyze data types, trends in code changes, high-growth areas, and monitoring efforts regarding costs and outcomes. The Inspector General is required to submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations within 12 months. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must provide an annual report on new billing codes. This annual report must include the volume and expenditures associated with any codes added during the previous year.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill explicitly aims to increase transparency through mandatory public reporting of Medicare billing code changes and expenditures.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
Increased transparency in Medicare may protect the interests and resources of the senior population.
Would retired people be better off under this?+2
Increased oversight of Medicare may benefit retirees by ensuring program sustainability and transparency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency through Study and Reporting: The Inspector General will conduct a study of the processes used for adding, modifying, and removing billing codes (Section 2(a)(1)). This can help ensure the processes used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are understood and monitored.
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Public Access to Billing Information: The Secretary of Health and Human Services must make an annual report available on the internet website of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Section 2(b)). This report will list any billing codes added during the preceding year along with their associated volume and expenditures.
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Improved Oversight via Recommendations: The Inspector General is tasked with providing recommendations for legislation and administrative action to improve transparency and oversight (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces Government Spending+1
- 5/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Lloyd SmuckerRepublican · Pennsylvania