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At Least 1,200 Physicians Experiencing Medicare Payment Stoppage [Posted 09/02/08]
CMA has been contacted by over 1200 physicians who are experiencing Medicare payment stoppages caused by problems with NHIC’s internal computer billing system, some related to NPI. NHIC vowed to resolve all 1200 cases prior to today’s transition to new Medicare carrier, Palmetto. If your practice continues to experience problems, please call CMA’s reimbursement help line and one of our reimbursement advocates will help ensure that your case is resolved as soon as possible. If your practice is experiencing financial hardship because of a Medicare payment stoppage, you can request a payment advance from Medicare. Advance requests must be submitted in writing via mail or fax to: J1 MAC - Palmetto GBA Be sure to include your name, NPI, legacy ID, average monthly Medicare income, how long your payments have been stopped, and the advance payment amount requested.(Click here for more detailed instructions and requirements for advance payment requests.) Contact: CMA’s reimbursement help line, 888/401-5911 or mkelly@cmanet.org.
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