decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2013 Issue 10 (October)
Shutdown update: Medicare payments still unaffected, online PECOS temporarily down
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Article Overview
This update is for providers, billing staff, and revenue cycle teams monitoring how a federal government shutdown affects Medicare operations. It explains that routine Medicare payment functions and enrollment processing are continuing, while online access to PECOS is temporarily unavailable, and it highlights the role of Medicare contractors in maintaining fee-for-service claims processing and payment.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps healthcare organizations understand which Medicare operations are still functioning during a shutdown and where temporary disruptions may affect enrollment-related workflows and online access.
What You Will Learn
- How a federal government shutdown is affecting Medicare administrative operations
- Which Medicare payment and claims functions are continuing
- What temporary issue is affecting online access to provider enrollment tools
- How Medicare contractors are communicating operational continuity
Who Should Read This
- Medical billers
- Coding professionals
- Provider enrollment staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle teams
- Healthcare administrators
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