Industry Notes: Prepare to Stop Using CR Modifier and DR Code Starting May 12

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Article Overview

This industry note summarizes CMS reminders for providers and coding staff about COVID-19 public health emergency claim reporting as the emergency winds down. It focuses on Medicare-related guidance, the role of CMS manuals and FAQs, and the need to review post-PHE waiver and flexibility policies across Medicare billing settings.

Why This Topic Matters

Providers and coders need to know when temporary emergency-related claim reporting practices should stop so claims remain aligned with current CMS policy. The article is relevant to teams managing Medicare billing, compliance updates, and post-emergency policy transitions.

What You Will Learn

  • How CMS is handling temporary COVID-19 public health emergency claim reporting guidance
  • What categories of Medicare billing policy are affected by the end of the PHE
  • Which CMS resources are referenced for reviewing post-PHE waiver and flexibility updates
  • Why billing teams should review claim reporting policies as emergency guidance expires

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Revenue cycle teams
  • Medicare providers

Modifiers Discussed

  • Unspecified: CR

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