Medicare Coverage of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

This area of the Reimbursement site provides information on the major aspects of Medicare related to audiology and speech-language pathology services, including Medicare coverage guidelines and reimbursement rates.

Latest Developments

• Effective January 1, 2019, some clinicians who see Medicare Part B patients in non-facility settings (e.g., private practice, outpatient clinic) may be subject to new quality reporting requirements.
• The 2019 Medicare Fee Schedule final rule was published on November 1, 2018. Full analyses on key issues and payment rates for audiologists and SLPs will be posted on the ASHA website by mid-November.
• Please continue to monitor this site or sign up for ASHA Headlines for updates on the 2019 Medicare Fee Schedule and quality reporting requirements.

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