Method II CAH: Professional Billing Requirements for Emergency Department Services

Number: 14342 
Release Date: January 23, 2026
Effective Date: April 24, 2026 
Implementation Date: April 24, 2026
Transmittal Number: R13592CP

CR 14342 provides clarification for Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) physicians that have reassigned their benefits for services rendered in an emergency department.

Make sure your billing staff knows about the correct billing requirements.

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Last Updated Jan 29 , 2026