2% payment cuts start for claims with dates of service on or after April 1

Why This Topic Matters

The topic affects Medicare revenue timing, claim reconciliation, and payer communication for practices submitting affected claims. It also helps readers understand where related payment adjustments may appear in remittance reporting and why contractor guidance matters when processing claims during policy changes.

Article Sections

1. Advance preview: Sequestration

   Introduces the Medicare sequestration topic and the timing of the payment reduction discussed in the article.

2. 2 more ways sequestration affects your practice

   Covers additional operational impacts on practice payments and CMS administrative activities beyond the core claim reduction issue.

3. 3 tips to track claims affected by cuts

   Summarizes remittance reporting and follow-up points that help practices identify claims affected by the reduction and monitor for updates.