Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2020 Issue 7
Physician Notes: CMS 'Temporarily' Suspends 2% Payment Adjustment
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Article Overview
This article covers a short Medicare reimbursement update tied to the public health emergency and CARES Act-era CMS action. It is relevant to physicians, billing staff, and other Medicare providers who follow fee-for-service payment policy updates and contractor guidance. The piece summarizes the timing of the temporary change and notes that Novitas Solutions provides additional FAQ-based guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps Medicare billing teams stay aware of a time-limited payment policy change that may affect reimbursement during the stated period. It also directs readers to Medicare contractor guidance for further administrative detail.
What You Will Learn
- The general context for a temporary Medicare payment policy update
- The period during which the update applies
- Where to find contractor guidance on the topic
- How CMS and a Medicare contractor are framing the change
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical billers
- Coding staff
- Practice managers
- Medicare billing teams
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