General Surgery Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 21
EHR Penalties: CMS Proposes 4 Additional Exemptions to Help You Avoid EHR Penalty
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS proposal affecting the e-prescribing payment adjustment tied to Medicare Part B and discusses additional hardship exemption categories under consideration. It is relevant for physicians, eligible professionals, practice managers, and coding/billing staff who track Medicare quality and incentive program requirements. The article also outlines the submission deadline, the type of information requested with an exemption request, and the comment period for the proposed changes.
Why This Topic Matters
The proposal could affect whether certain providers face a future Medicare payment adjustment, so practices need to understand the scope of the exemption options and the related filing timeline.
Article Sections
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Introduction
Overview of the proposed CMS changes and the general issue addressed by the article.
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Four additional hardship exemption criteria
Summary of the proposed exemption categories and the types of provider circumstances they are intended to address.
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Heed Oct. 1 Deadline
Information on the request deadline, required submission elements, the review approach, and the public comment period.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of the CMS proposal
- The categories of provider circumstances addressed by the proposed exemptions
- The timeline for requesting a hardship exemption
- The administrative information CMS expects with an exemption request
- How the proposal relates to the Medicare payment adjustment process
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Eligible professionals
- Medical practice managers
- Billing and coding staff
- Compliance staff
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