Quality Improvement Organization Manual (Pub. 100-10), Ch. 9 § 9055.3
CMS Payment to Beneficiaries – Regulatory Requirements
9055.3 – CMS Payment to Beneficiaries – Regulatory Requirements
(Rev. 24, Issued: 02-12-16, Effective: 03-14-16, Implementation: 03-14-16)
If a beneficiary submits claims for items or services furnished or ordered by an excluded
practitioner or other person on or after the effective date of exclusion, CMS will make
payments as follows:
1. The first claim for payment of benefits covered under Medicare Part B the
beneficiary submits will be paid, and the beneficiary will be immediately notified of
the exclusion.
2. The beneficiary's right to payment will extend to items or services the excluded
practitioner or other person furnished or ordered up to 15 days after the date on
the exclusion notice, or after the effective date of the exclusion notice, whichever is
later.