Category: Medicare and Medicaid

Positive News About Medicare Sequestration

by ICS Staff | Mar 31, 2021 | Billing and Collections, Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society called our members to action last week regarding Medicare Cuts, and both the House and the Senate have responded. Read the article to learn more!

Medicare Cuts Coming April 1st Without Action from U.S. Senate!

by ICS Staff | Mar 24, 2021 | Billing and Collections, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 postponed the Medicare sequester moratorium and reimbursement cuts for an additional three months until March 31, 2021. Contact Your Congressperson About H.R. 1868 TODAY! Read the article to learn more!

A Simple Check that Can Save Thousands (and Prevent Sanctions)

by Marc Abla, CAE | Feb 17, 2021 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management | 0 |

Federal law gives authority to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to impose Civil Monetary Penalties to practices that hire an employee/contractor who has been excluded from Medicare (or other federal programs). If the employee/contractor is involved in any part of service to the Medicare (or other federal program) patient, it can create a penalty liability as much as $10,000 PER service rendered.

Medicare Releases New 2021 Fee Schedule

by ICS Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid | 0 |

CMS announced the release of the new 2021 fee schedule that takes into account the Congressional changes from the late December omnibus budget and relief bill. Fortunately, we received a one-year reprieve from the drastic cuts previously planned.

New Updates for 2021

by Marc Abla, CAE | Jan 6, 2021 | Business Forms and Templates, Coding, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management | 0 |

There are a number of items that we want to remind you to take care of in your practice today. These updates include PQRS G codes, New ABN form, E/M changes, Medicare fees, and poster requirements. Watch the video to learn more!