Congress Puts Off 21 Percent Pay Cut Until May

But because legislators missed the cutoff by one day, some claims were processed using a lower rate.

Although the government appeared poised to take a big bite out of your next Part B payments, you have another month before...

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CMS Tells MACs to Hold Claims For 10 Days

The latest on the 21 percent Medicare pay cut.

If your practice leans heavily on Medicare for reimbursement, expect your cash flow to taper off a bit.

CMS has instructed the MACs to hold claims for the first ten business…

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Physician Fee Schedule Update: An Extension for the Temporary Conversion Fix?

Fear not: The CF may stay until autumn, but the current snow storm is delaying the official word. Practices that were looking for a permanent change to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula before March 1 may come up empty-handed. However, Congress appears to be planning to offer an extension of the pay cuts that you’re [...] Related articles:

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SGR Update: What’s Up With That 21 Percent Physician Pay Cut?

Here’s what you should be watching on Capitol Hill. It’s that time of year again — the time when we all bite our nails wondering if Medicare will slash physician payments in the New Year. This year, the drama is more intense as Congress decides whether to permanently repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula that creates [...] Related articles:

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