ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 31
REIMBURSEMENT: 9-Day Cash-Flow Dead Zone Could Be Longer For Many
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Article Overview
This reimbursement-focused article discusses a scheduled Medicare claims payment disruption near the end of September and the possibility that check mailing may extend the cash-flow delay beyond the initially expected window. It is aimed at practices that depend on Medicare revenue and covers broad planning considerations, estimating potential shortfalls, and maintaining normal billing operations during the slowdown.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices with significant Medicare volume may face a temporary gap in incoming payments that can affect operating cash flow. Understanding the timing issue and preparing reserves or billing processes in advance can help offices manage the disruption.
What You Will Learn
- Why a scheduled Medicare claims hold may affect practice cash flow
- How to think about the length of the payment delay
- General factors practices can consider when preparing for reduced incoming revenue
- How to estimate a possible shortfall using prior billing patterns
- Why billing activity should continue during the slowdown
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice managers
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare consultants
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