Physician Notes: CMS Extends 2% Sequestration Suspension Until End of 2021

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Article Overview

This article covers a Medicare payment policy update tied to federal legislation extending the temporary suspension of the 2 percent sequestration adjustment through the end of 2021. It is relevant to physicians, billing staff, and revenue cycle teams that follow Medicare fee-for-service claims processing, contractor actions, and CMS guidance from MLN Connects.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand a time-sensitive Medicare payment change that affects claims processing and the handling of previously reduced claims, which can influence reimbursement timing and administrative follow-up.

What You Will Learn

  • The legislative timeline behind the temporary sequestration suspension
  • How the update affects Medicare fee-for-service claims processing
  • What contractor-level actions are mentioned in CMS guidance
  • Where to look for the referenced federal legislation and CMS notice

Who Should Read This

  • Physicians
  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Practice managers
  • Medicare billing professionals

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