You can charge no-show, Medicare patients if policy is universal

Article Overview

This article covers a CMS-confirmed approach to handling missed appointments, with emphasis on uniform office policy, patient billing practices, and compliance considerations for Medicare and non-Medicare patients. It is relevant to medical practices, billing staff, compliance personnel, and office managers who handle scheduling, patient accounts, and administrative fee policies. The discussion also includes a real-world practice example showing how a no-show fee policy was implemented and reviewed internally.