Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 38
Part B Payment: CMS to Alert Some Practices Facing E-Prescribing Penalty Ahead of Time
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Article Overview
This article explains CMS communications to practices that may be affected by an upcoming Part B payment adjustment tied to e-prescribing participation. It focuses on who may receive advance notice, how and when to apply for a hardship exemption, what to expect from the application process, and where CMS points providers for additional information. The piece is relevant to clinicians, practice managers, and billing/coding staff who monitor Medicare payment policy and administrative deadlines.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices needed timely awareness of possible payment adjustments and exemption deadlines so they could assess administrative requirements and avoid avoidable Medicare payment reductions. The article also helps readers understand CMS’s notification process and the timing of future exemption changes.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS planned to notify potentially affected practices before the payment adjustment took effect
- What the exemption application timing and process looked like for this cycle
- How CMS handled communications, confirmations, and review status for applications
- That exemption categories for a later payment year would differ from the current application period
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and eligible professionals
- Group practice administrators
- Medical billing and coding staff
- Practice managers
- Medicare compliance staff
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