E/M Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 41
Enrollment: CMS Extends Timeline for Revalidation Effort by Two Years
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Article Overview
This article explains a CMS update to the Medicare provider revalidation schedule and describes a new database that lets practices check whether a revalidation request has been issued. It is relevant to providers, billing staff, and enrollment specialists who monitor Medicare enrollment status and contractor communications. The discussion focuses on the revised timeline, related CMS communications, and how the new listing is intended to help practices confirm notice status.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers need to know whether they are subject to Medicare revalidation requirements and whether a notice has already been issued, since missed deadlines can affect enrollment status. The article also highlights how CMS communications and contractor messages may differ, making official updates important for enrollment tracking.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS revised the Medicare revalidation timeline
- Why the revised schedule matters for provider enrollment monitoring
- What the new CMS provider listing is intended to help practices verify
- How official CMS communications and contractor messages may differ
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Medical coders
- Enrollment specialists
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