For evaluating the claims history under CMS 2370-F, must we use all "billed" claims, including
This is acceptable.
If a physician does not provide an attestation by a date established by the State,
States can establish reasonable timeframes regarding the submission of attestations by physicians. We are aware that many states are experiencing delays in implementing the provisions of the regulation and we have also been made aware that there is considerable confusion on the part of providers regarding enrollment. We expect that states will provide physicians with ample notice of the procedures for enrollment that physicians will be given several months to comply with the requirements.
Does a physician have to self-attest under CMS 2370-F in 2014 as well as 2013?
You are correct that the rule does not require the physician to submit a new self-attestation in 2014 although states could impose such a requirement. States can rely on the initial self-attestation for purposes of 2014 payments since we would not expect provider practices to vary significantly from year to year.
What form must a physician use to self-attest and qualify for higher payment under CMS 2370-F under this provision?
Attestation forms are developed by the State Medicaid agencies. Physicians should contact their state Medicaid agency for information on the process for becoming eligible for higher payment in their state.
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While sports medicine is a subspecialty of internal medicine, it is also a subspecialty of
Yes, that is correct.
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With respect to self-attestation, if a provider only meets the 60 percent threshold or only
Physicians must first self-attest to a primary care designation of internal medicine, family medicine or pediatrics. This attestation signifies that the physicians consider themselves to be eligible specialty practitioners. The self-attestation must then indicate whether the physicians consider themselves to be qualified because of appropriate Board certification or practice history as represented by a 60 percent claims history. Some physicians may be appropriately Board certified and have a 60 percent claims history.
We understand that Deloitte (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services contractor) will be calculating the
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) disseminated the Deloitte fee for service tool to states through the CMS Regional Offices in early January. It permits states to develop rates for each code based on the decisions it makes about site of service and geographic adjustments. The formula used to develop the rate weights each county equally and does not incorporate a weighting factor for population. Using a rate weighted by population is not an option for states to use in developing their fee schedules.
We received the Deloitte Excel model but have been unable to open some of the files. Can you help?
CMS can produce the fee schedules for states that are unable to run the program. States should contact Christopher Thompson at Christopher.thompson@cms.hhs.gov.