Important Medicare Deadline Approaching Next Week
Important Medicare Deadline Approaching Next Week
Posted: 22 Feb 2013 01:57 PM PST
Medicare EP Attestation Reminder and Other Updates Reminder: several deadlines related to the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs are approaching; there will be a CMS systems outage next week. February 28 DeadlineEligible professionals (EPs) who participated in the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program in 2012 must complete attestation for the 2012 program year by February 28, 2013. CMS has several resources located on the Educational Resource page of the EHR Incentive Programs website to help you properly meet meaningful use and attest. Register and attest today. Medicare Part B Claims DeadlineFebruary 28, 2013, is also the deadline for EPs to submit any pending Medicare Part B claims from calendar year (CY) 2012, as CMS allows 60 days after December 31, 2012, for all pending claims to be processed. Medicare EHR incentive payments to EPs are based on 75% of the Part B allowed charges for covered professional services furnished by the EP...
