Wiki Medicare enrollment time frame

[coder1]

Good Morning Coding World,

Could a provider see patient before and during enrollment to Medicare? If so, is there regulations on how far back medicare will reimburse.


Thanks

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

The individuals and organizations identified above may, however, retrospectively bill for services when:
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The supplier has met all program requirements, including state licensure requirements, and
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The services were provided at the enrolled practice location for up to—
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30 days prior to their effective date if circumstances precluded enrollment in advance of providing services to Medicare beneficiaries

https://www.cms.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM6310.pdf

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https://www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R289PI.pdf