tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 28

Physician Notes: CMS Clarifies New 'Timely Filing' Rules

Plus: Physical therapists in physician offices: prepare for more pressureThis past March, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, which alters the amount of time you have to file your claims. In the past, Part B providers had over a year to submit their claims to Medicare -- in some cases, over two years, but the new legislation requires you to submit your claims "one calendar year after the date of service." This is applicable retroactive to January 1 of this year, so this law is in effect right now.Claims with dates...

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