Online only: Providers that can’t e-prescribe must act quickly to avoid the 1.5% pay cut

Article Overview

This article is for clinicians, practice managers, coders, and billing staff who need to understand Medicare’s e-prescribing deadline and the steps involved in avoiding a payment adjustment. It covers the general e-prescribing requirements, how reporting is handled on a claim, the role of covered prescription types, and the basic process for requesting an exemption through the CMS portal. The discussion is focused on compliance timing, eligibility for exemptions, and administrative filing considerations.