Update from CMS on Medicare Claims Impacted by Government Shutdown

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an update on November 21 regarding Medicare claims processing impacted by the federal government shutdown. CMS has instructed Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to make payment adjustments to any claims paid during the shutdown that are now inconsistent with the most recent Congressional action. CMS further encourages practitioners to submit any telehealth claims that were held during the shutdown or resubmit any telehealth claims that were returned as unpayable under law during the shutdown. More information can be found here. CMS notes that practitioners, providers, and suppliers should observe a return to normal claims processing in the coming days.