Tag: 2% cut

WASHINGTON - CMS contractors this week provided new and revised questions and answers about the 2% cut in Medicare payments that went into effect April 1 as part of automatic spending cuts.The new and revised Q&As are as follows:Question: If a durable medical equipment capped rental period started before April 1, 2013, are the rental payments for months after April 1, 2013, subject to the 2% reduction?Answer: Any claims for rental payments with a "FROM" date of service on or after April 1, 2013,...