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Temporary Claims Hold Pending Congressional Action to Extend 2% Sequester Reduction Suspension
In anticipation of possible Congressional action to extend the 2% sequester reduction suspension, we instructed the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to hold all claims with dates of service on or after April 1, 2021, for a short period without affecting providers’ cash flow. This will minimize the volume of claims the MACs must reprocess if Congress extends the suspension; the MACs will automatically reprocess any claims paid with the reduction applied if necessary.
Suspension of the 2% Sequestration Reduction May Affect Commercial Payer Reimbursement | JD Supra
Section 4408 of the CARES Act suspends the 2% sequestration reduction to payments under the Medicare program that have been in place since April 1,...