Just to add to the above excellent information, I received this from my Medicare carrier:
In an effort for CMS to determine those providers who will receive the physician fee schedule adjustment (reduction) in 2012, claims data will be analyzed from January 1, 2011, through June 30, 2011. Eligible providers must submit at least 10 electronic prescriptions during the first six months of calendar year 2011 to prevent being considered for the payment reduction the following year.
If the provider meets the hardship requirement, one of the hardship codes should be reported at least one time on a denominator-eligible claim during January 1, 2011, through June 30, 2011 (if applicable).
Last edited by Bill; 02/16/2011 10:30 PM.
