Billing for Services when Medicare is a Secondary Payer
This new Article comprises Subregulatory Guidance for physicians, hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), suppliers and other providers who bill Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) MACs for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. MLN Matters Special Edition (SE) Articles clarify existing policy. The information contained within this article is based on Chapter 3 of the Medicare Secondary Payer Manual.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 23, 2021
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