Status of Doc Fix and Therapy Caps as of 3/31/14

March 31, 2014 Last week, the House passed a Doc Fix (SGR) Bill by voice vote on Thursday,   March 27^th.  The bill, Protecting Access to Medicare Act of   2014, would prevent the 24% cut to the Physician Fee Schedule and replace it   with a 0.5% conversion factor through December 31, 2014 and a 0.0% update   from January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015. Just now the Senate also passed this legislation and it will go to the President for his signature. What this means:

• Physician Fee Schedule cut of 24% is delayed till March 31, 2015
• Therapy Cap Exceptions Process (KX modifier) would be extended through March 31, 2015
• ICD-10 delayed till October 1, 2015
• CMS will not need to hold claims effective with dates of service April 1, 2014

NARA will continue to keep you posted of legislation impacting rehabilitation providers! For the most current   information from Washington DC regarding healthcare legislation, attend the NARA Spring Conference May   7 - 9, 2014 in Washington DC.  Attendees will receive updates direct   from Capitol Hill!  This is a can't miss conference for all   administrators of the rehab industry.  Register now and take advantage   of early bird discounted registration prices.