decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 12 (December)
Remember: You can charge no-show fees to Medicare patients
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Article Overview
This article discusses Medicare policy on missed-appointment fees and why practices may charge patients directly when their no-show policy is applied consistently. It is relevant to billing staff, practice administrators, and coders who manage office policies, claim handling, and Medicare compliance. The article also points readers to official CMS manual and transmittal resources for further guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
No-show policies can affect revenue cycle operations, patient communication, and compliance with Medicare requirements. Understanding the general policy helps practices avoid improper claim submission and maintain consistent billing practices across payer types.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare handles missed-appointment fees at a high level
- Why consistent no-show policies matter across payer types
- How practices can avoid sending missed-appointment fees to Medicare claims
- Which official CMS resources are referenced for further reading
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle teams
- Physician office administrators
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