by Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Oct 20th, 2014 - Reviewed/Updated Mar 2nd
CMS is pleased to announce that the 2013 Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program incentive payments are now available for eligible professionals and group practices who submitted data for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Part B services provided January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
As required by law, President Obama issued a sequestration order on March 1, 2013. Under these mandatory reductions, 2013 eRx Incentive Program incentive payments made to eligible professionals and group practices have been reduced by 2%. This 2% reduction affected eRx Incentive Program incentive payments for reporting periods that ended on or after April 1, 2013. All 2013 incentive payments are subject to sequestration.
For more information on interpreting the data in the report, check out the 2013 eRx Incentive Program Feedback Report User Guide. For more information on the eRx Incentive Program incentive payments, please review the Analysis and Payment webpage of the eRx Incentive Program website.
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About Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Christine Woolstenhulme, CPC, QCC, CMCS, CMRS, is a Certified coder and Medical Biller currently employed with Find-A-Code. Bringing over 30 years of insight, business knowledge, and innovation to the healthcare industry. Establishing a successful Medical Billing Company from 1994 to 2015, during this time, Christine has had the opportunity to learn all aspects of revenue cycle management while working with independent practitioners and in clinic settings. Christine was a VAR for AltaPoint EHR software sales, along with management positions and medical practice consulting. Understanding the complete patient engagement cycle and developing efficient processes to coordinate teams ensuring best practice standards in healthcare. Working with payers on coding and interpreting ACA policies according to state benchmarks and insurance filings and implementing company procedures and policies to coordinate teams and payer benefits.