Feds issue final rule on Medicare billing privileges

Medicare providers and durable medical equipment suppliers whose Medicare billing privileges have been denied or revoked can appeal the decision based on a final rule the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has just issued. The final rule also allows Medicare fee-for-service contractors to revoke Medicare billing privileges when a provider submits a claim that could not have been furnished to a beneficiary. CMS said these regulations take effect on Aug. 26.

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