Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 35
Government Shutdown: Medicare Keeps Rolling During Government Shutdown
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Article Overview
This article covers the operational impact of a federal government shutdown on Medicare administration, with emphasis on Medicare claims processing, payment activity, enrollment functions, and related CMS and OIG communications. It is relevant to providers, billing staff, and compliance teams who need to know which Medicare-related functions continue and which broader HHS activities may be reduced during the furlough period. The piece summarizes agency statements and highlights the need to stay alert for further operational updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Shutdown periods can create uncertainty for claims workflow, payment timing, enrollment administration, and compliance oversight. Understanding which Medicare functions remain active helps practices avoid unnecessary changes to billing processes and monitor for any downstream operational effects.
What You Will Learn
- Which Medicare administrative functions are reported to continue during a government shutdown.
- How CMS and OIG communications help practices track shutdown-related operational changes.
- Which broader HHS activities may be affected by furlough conditions.
- How to monitor for follow-up notices affecting Medicare operations.
Who Should Read This
- Medical billers
- Coders
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare providers
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