decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 9 (September)
No date set for claims reprocessing
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Article Overview
This brief article covers a CMS payment-administration update affecting Medicare physician claims and the uncertainty around reprocessing claims affected by fee schedule corrections under PPACA. It is relevant to coders, billers, physician practices, and reimbursement staff tracking Medicare guidance, claims workflow, and contractor instructions. The article also notes professional society comments on the proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the operational concerns surrounding large-scale claims reprocessing.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations handling Medicare physician billing need to know about delayed claims reprocessing because it can affect payment timing, workload, and administrative follow-up. The article provides context for why the issue matters to practices and why CMS guidance is being watched closely.
What You Will Learn
- The status of CMS claims reprocessing related to fee schedule corrections
- Why the issue affects Medicare physician claim administration
- What professional groups were asking CMS to clarify
- How the proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule relates to the update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare administrators
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