Medicare 2010 Claim Alert

CMS has issued a notice stating that claims submitted between January 1, 2010, and January 15, 2010, for 2010 dates of service will be held pending final review of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). CMS will release claims for payment on January 19, 2010.

Claims for dates of service on or before December 31, 2009, will be processed and paid under normal procedures.