IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEDICARE PROVIDERS - Implementation of New Statutory Provision Pertaining to Medicare 3-Day Payment Window – Outpatient Services Treated as Inpatient
Guidance for notification of the implementation of the 3-day (or 1-day) payment window provision under section 102 of Pub. L. 111-192 and general instructions on appropriate billing for compliance with the law.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 09, 2010
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