Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 5
Reader Question: CMS: New MBI Numbers Should Now Be the Norm
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Article Overview
This short reader question and answer discusses CMS’s Medicare card transition and the practical timing for using the updated Medicare identifier on claims. It is aimed at billing and coding professionals who need to understand the transition timeline, the CMS announcement context, and the general implications for Medicare claim submission.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps billing staff and coders stay aligned with CMS’s Medicare identifier transition so claims processing can follow the current beneficiary information in use.
What You Will Learn
- The CMS Medicare card transition timeline
- How the change affects Medicare claim submission
- Where to find CMS announcement details about the new cards and identifiers
- What billing teams should consider when patients present updated Medicare information
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice managers
- Medicare claims processors
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