BCN Advantage applies 2 percent cuts for certain Medicare services

In response to the sequestration impacts to the Medicare program, BCN has issued notice to all Medicare Advantage providers that if they are reimbursed based on the Medicare reimbursement methodology or the Medicare-allowable rate, including providers who are reimbursed using a Medicare fee schedule, they will be subject to the same sequestration reduction applied by CMS for the same items and services. BCN has implemented these Medicare Advantage provider sequestration reductions for most providers effective with claims having dates of service April 1, 2013 and after.