Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 6
Physician Notes: CMS Extends 2% Sequestration Suspension Until End of 2021
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare payment policy update tied to federal legislation extending the temporary suspension of the 2 percent sequestration adjustment through the end of 2021. It is relevant to physicians, billing staff, and revenue cycle teams that follow Medicare fee-for-service claims processing, contractor actions, and CMS guidance from MLN Connects.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand a time-sensitive Medicare payment change that affects claims processing and the handling of previously reduced claims, which can influence reimbursement timing and administrative follow-up.
What You Will Learn
- The legislative timeline behind the temporary sequestration suspension
- How the update affects Medicare fee-for-service claims processing
- What contractor-level actions are mentioned in CMS guidance
- Where to look for the referenced federal legislation and CMS notice
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle staff
- Practice managers
- Medicare billing professionals
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