E/M Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 32
Reader Question: Craft Affadavit Before Opting Out of Medicare
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Article Overview
This brief CMS-focused Q&A discusses the Medicare opt-out process for practitioners, with emphasis on the required affidavit information, contractor notification, timing, and patient notice. It is relevant to physicians, billing staff, and compliance teams looking for general guidance on how opt-out documentation is handled and where CMS clarifies the process.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices that opt out of Medicare need to understand the administrative steps and notification requirements so they can avoid filing problems and remain compliant with Medicare contractor expectations.
What You Will Learn
- How the Medicare opt-out process is described in CMS guidance
- What general information belongs in an opt-out affidavit
- How contractor notification and timing are addressed in the guidance
- Why patient notification is part of the opt-out process
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Medical billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Medicare providers
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