General Surgery Coding Alert - 2020 Issue 9
Physician Notes: See Details on COVID-19 Counseling Payments
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Article Overview
This piece is a Medicare-focused update for physicians, billing staff, and other Part B providers. It summarizes CMS and CDC guidance on reimbursement for counseling patients after COVID-19 testing and also discusses MAC-level information about recoupment timing and support resources for Accelerated and Advance Payments.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices understand two operational issues during the COVID-19 public health emergency: how counseling related to testing may be reimbursed and what to expect as advance payment recoupment begins. The article is relevant to providers tracking CMS communications and MAC guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS and CDC addressed reimbursement for counseling after COVID-19 testing
- What general topics are included in the counseling guidance for patients
- How Part B providers were notified about Accelerated and Advance Payment recoupment
- Where providers can look for MAC-level support and assistance resources
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Part B providers
- Medical billers and coders
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
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