DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2010 Issue 5 (May)

Highmark processes claims with 21% cut

The Medicare Administrative Carrier (MAC) Highmark processed Medicare claims with a conversion factor using the 21% sustainable growth rate (SGR) cut - costing you and your peers time and money. Double check to make sure your own carrier didn't process claims at the lower rate just to be sure. Initially, Highmark announced the MAC held claims and none were processed at the reduced rate.

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