Call to Action to All ACDS Members
Tell Congress: Stop 2027 Fee Schedule Cuts
August 7, 2026
While payment cuts outlined in the 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule threaten the entire physician community, the proposed rule hits dermatology and patch testing disproportionately hard due to the below targeted proposals:
- A 50% cut to same-day evaluation and procedure care (modifier 25).
- Volatile shifts in practice expense calculations that would result in cuts to dermatological care.
The proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule subjects dermatologists to an estimated 9% net payment cut in a single year. With these proposals the patch testing code (CPT 95044) in particular is estimated to be facing a -8.23% decrease in payment.
How can you help?
- Please send your letter to Congress NOW. It is simple and fast to do using the included pre-formatted letter that automatically conveys your concerns to your legislators.
- Schedule a meeting in person with one of your federal legislators, either a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or the US Senate. Nothing matches the impact of you taking the time to speak with your legislator and share your personal story. Included are resources to support you in scheduling, planning, and meeting with your legislators in district or in DC.
We need every member to click the button below to send a message to your lawmakers asking them to work with CMS to stop these cuts.
Please share this link with your patients and staff so they can support our message!