Claims Processing Timeliness Interest Rate

Interest must be paid on clean claims if payment is not made within 30 days (ceiling period) after the date of receipt. The ceiling period is the same for both Electronic Media Claims (EMCs) and paper claims. Interest is not paid on:

  • Claims requiring external investigation or development by Contractor
  • Claims on which no payment is due
  • Full denials *if partial denial, interest is payable on reduced amount

The interest rate is determined by the applicable rate on the day of payment. This rate is determined by the Treasury Department on a six month basis, effective every January and July 1. The interest period begins on the day after payment is due and ends on the day of payment.

CPT Interest Rate for Past Five Years

Period Rate
Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 4.875
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 4.875
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 4.875
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 4.625
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 4.000
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 1.625
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 1.125
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 0.875
Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 1.125
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 2.125

 

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Last Updated Jul 01 , 2024