CMS provides additional guidance on proper billing when the Medicare Secondary Payer Rules apply
Patient Access Weekly Advisor, April 18, 2012
Editor’s note: Judith Kares, JD, CPC, regulatory specialist for HCPro, Inc., is the author of this note.
In a recent Special Edition MLN Matters Article (SE1217), CMS reminded providers of their responsibilities under the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Rules. Under the MSP Rules, Medicare is secondary to certain other payers in the specific circumstance.
Continue reading Judith's note at the Medicare Mentor Blog
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