<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:itemdetail="http://namespaceForItemDetail/"><channel><title>2008 Job Aids</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/List.asp</link><description>Job aids contain information to assist Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) with answering inquiries. The content is especially useful to call center management including supervisors, trainers, quality assurance staff, and CSRs who handle matters related to Medicare providers. &lt;a href="http://search.cms.hhs.gov/search?access=p&amp;output=xml_no_dtd&amp;site=jobaids&amp;client=cms_frontend&amp;proxystylesheet=cms_frontend&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;proxycustom=%3CADVANCED/%3E" target="_blank"&gt;Job Aids Full-text Search&lt;/a&gt;</description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:06:55 EST EST</lastBuildDate><copyright /><item><title>12/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218074</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218074</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1643CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Indian Health Service (IHS) Provider Payment to Non-IHS Physicians for Teleradiology Interpretations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6162&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6162&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218356</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R59DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Method of Payment for Extended Stay Services Under the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Demonstration, Authorized by Section 434 of the Medicare Modernization Act.  This Change Request is a full replacement of CR 5454.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6057&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6057&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215522</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215522</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1605CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2008 Jurisdiction List for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supply Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6062&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6062&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218208</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218208</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1646CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Thermal Intradiscal Procedures (TIPs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6291&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6291&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218354</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218354</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R414OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Improved Access to Ambulance Services Payment Rates for Effective Dates of Service July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6206&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6206&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218350</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218350</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R98BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6216&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6216&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213685</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213685</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0826&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Important Information on the New Medicare Law - The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0826&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210565</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210565</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1502CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Phase 1 of Manual Revisions to Reflect Payment Changes for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5978&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5978&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212051</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212051</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R355OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Establishment of Alternative Reporting Periods and Reporting Criteria&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6104&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6104&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212222</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212222</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1541CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Screening Pelvic Examinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6085&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6085&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212219</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212219</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1538CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Waived Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6060&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6060&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207575</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207575</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R310OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Requirements for Including an 8-Digit Clinical Trial Number on Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5790&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; 5790&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207313</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207313</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to the Model Medicare Redetermination Notice (for partly or fully unfavorable redeterminations)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5836&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5836&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207579</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207579</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1418CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New HCPCS Modifiers when Billing for Patient Care in Clinical Research Studies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5805&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; 5805&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218600</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218600</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R418OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Moratorium on Classification of Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) or Satellites/Increase in Certified LTCH Beds&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6172&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6172&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218899</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218899</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0843&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Providers Urged to Participate in Annual Medicare Contractor Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0843&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207923</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207923</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R312OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; EMERGENCY -- Legislative Change Affecting the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), and Extension of the 2008 Participation Open Enrollment Period.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5944&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5944&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207534</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207534</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1415CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Payable C Drug Codes for January 1, 2008 in ASCs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5885&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5885&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/27/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213167</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213167</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R92BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Private Contracting/Opting out of Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6081&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6081&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213145</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213145</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1544CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manual Revisions to Reflect Special Billing Instructions for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6007&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6007&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/27/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213175</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213175</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R85NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6098&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6098&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/27/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213170</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213170</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1543CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update-Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Rate Year 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6077&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6077&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212047</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212047</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1533CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6090&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6090&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207917</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207917</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1429CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification of Payment Window Edits in the Common Working File (CWF) to Look at Line Item Dates of Service (LIDOS) on Outpatient Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5880&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5880&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207537</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207537</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R234PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Instructions Relating to Compliance Standards for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5856&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5856&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207748</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207748</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1420CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification Regarding the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Medigap Claim-Based Crossover Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5837&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5837&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207914</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207914</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1432CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Fee For Service Legacy Provider IDs Prohibited on Form CMS-1500 and Form CMS-1450 (UB-04) Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5858&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5858&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207922</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207922</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1423CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Summary of Policies in the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5895&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5895&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207924</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207924</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R56DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5772&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5772&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213676</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213676</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1553CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification on the Correct Condition Code to Report on Provider Adjustment Requests to Indicate a Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Code Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6002&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6002&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213674</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213674</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1551CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6006&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213672</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213672</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1550CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarifications to Audiology Update Transmittal 1470, Change Request 5717&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6061&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6061&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208369</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208369</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1466CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Hospital Observation Services (Codes 99217 - 99220) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services - Codes 99234 - 99236)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5791&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5791&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208356</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1465CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Initial Hospital Care Services (Codes 99221 - 99233) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services) (Codes 99234 - 99236)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5793&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5793&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208371</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208371</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R242PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Items and Special Services Having Special DME Review Considerations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5909&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5909&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208358</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208358</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1453CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Systems Changes for Prescription Order Numbers for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5855&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5855&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208362</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208362</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1456CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MANUALIZATION of Payment for Outpatient ESRD-Related Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5931&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5931&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207919</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207919</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1426CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5896&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5896&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207535</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207535</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Bone Mass Measurement (BMM) Billing Requirements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5847&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5847&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208367</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208367</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1461CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification to CR 5744 - Payment Allowance Update for the Influenza Virus Vaccine CPT 90660 and Further Instruction Regarding the Pneumococcal Vaccine CPT 90669&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5910&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5910&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208582</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208582</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R84BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Audiology Policie&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5717&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5717&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208364</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208364</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1458CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Teaching Physician Requirements For ESRD Monthly Capitation Payment (MCP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5932&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5932&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208366</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208366</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1460CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Subsequent Hospital Visits and Hospital Discharge Day Management Services Codes (99231 - 99239)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5794&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5794&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208563</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208563</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1468CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5947&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5947&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207918</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207918</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1427CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Value Code to Report Patient Prior Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5882&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5882&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208051</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208051</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0802&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Upcoming Critical Dates for Medicare's Fee-for-Service (FFS)Implementation of the National Provider Identifier (NPI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0802&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213816</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213816</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1564CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6006&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214136</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214136</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1571CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transition of Responsibility for Medical Review From Quality Improvement Organizations (OIOs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5849&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5849&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208584</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208584</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R85BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5204&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5204&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213805</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213805</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1565CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification on the Correct Condition Code to Report on Provider Adjustment Requests to Indicate a Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Code Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6002&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6002&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208572</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208572</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1470CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Audiology Policies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5717&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5717&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218920</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218920</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R281PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Signature and Date Stamps for DME Supplies-CMNs and DIFs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6261&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6261&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208825</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208825</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R246PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Items in Chapter 10&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5952&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214510</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214510</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1579CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5889&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208934</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208934</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R57DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration (Second Phase of Implementation)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5359&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213500</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213500</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R358OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Non-MSP Debts Returned to Agency (RTA) from the Department of Treasury From Inception of RTA Process to Date of Implementation of this Change Request&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6082&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209012</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209012</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1482CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; April Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5980&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214552</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214552</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1580CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; October Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6180&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/27/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213169</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213169</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R84NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FDG PET for Infection and Inflammation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6099&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209110</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209110</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1484CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; April 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5982&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209080</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209080</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1483CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; April 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5969&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218905</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218905</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1656CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim State Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6328&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6328&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218591</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218591</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R419OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Summary of Policies in the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6349&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6349&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218903</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218903</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1655CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; End Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) Medicare Claims Processing Manual Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6245&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6245&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215524</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215524</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0822&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Medicare Payment for Routine Costs in a Clinical Trial&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0822&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218792</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218792</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R99BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6130&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6130&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207915</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207915</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1431CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Implementation Date for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in Competitive Bidding Areas&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5868&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5868&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208239</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208239</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R83BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clinical Lab: New Automated Test for the AMCC Panel Payment Algorithm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5874&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5874&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208240</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208240</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1450CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Common Working File CWF to Allow the Posting of Skilled Nursing Facility SNF and Swing Bed SB Claims to the Beneficiarys Spell of Illness When Qualifying Stay Criteria are Not Met&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5872&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5872&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213680</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213680</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1558CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospice Discharge for Cause&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6115&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6115&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213677</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213677</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1554CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Common Working File (CWF) Editing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6128&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6128&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213681</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213681</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1557CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Beneficiary Submitted Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5683&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5683&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214150</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214150</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R92NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6145&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6145&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213803</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213803</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R263PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The National Provider and Plan Enumeration System (NPPES) and the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Data&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6036&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6036&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213902</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213902</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1566CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Contractor Annual Update of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6107&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6107&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213899</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213899</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0829&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CR 5971 Clarification - Signature Requirements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0829&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214035</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214035</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1570CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index, and the Hospice Pricer for FY 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6155&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6155&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213801</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213801</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1561CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008- Legislative Change Concerning Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6042&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6042&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209133</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209133</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R436PR1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The GAAP terms have been replaced with the ERISA terms to prevent confusion with the pension costs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209135</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209135</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1485CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 29 Clean-Up&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5899&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209273</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209273</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R249PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier Assignment of Provider Identification Numbers (PINs).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5995&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209120</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R3280TN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; SPLIT OF HI/NV/AZ Part B Workloads and Merge of AZ/Ut/Mt&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5733&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210152</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210152</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R254PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of a PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5908&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214745</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214745</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1583CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Artificial Hearts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6185&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215011</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215011</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R266PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Model Letters&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6051&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215008</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215008</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R373OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Schedule for Completing the Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Procedures&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6156&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215009</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215009</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R374OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expansion of the Legal Business Name (LBN) Field in VMS (DME MACs Only)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5933&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209473</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209473</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R329OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) and Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5956&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209428</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209428</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R81NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5984&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209471</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209471</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R34SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Appendix W, Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209499</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209499</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R250PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions on the Processing of CMS-855 Enrollment Applications Submitted Via the Web&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5954&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209472</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R330OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Extension of Reasonable Cost Payment for Clinical Lab Tests Furnished by Hospitals with Fewer Than 50 Beds in Qualified Rural Areas&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5961&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209610</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209610</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R251PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5826&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209612</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209612</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R332OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS), Multi-Carrier System (MCS) and Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5957&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209618</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209618</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1491CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Process for Accessing MSN Messages and MSN Message File&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5964&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209688</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209688</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R138FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments-3rd Notification for FY 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5752&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209684</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209684</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R252PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5644&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215093</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215093</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1591CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; ZIP Code Files by Date of Service&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5881&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215180</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215180</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1596CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6197&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207682</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207682</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0801&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Patient Discharge Status Codes and Hospital Transfer Policies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0801&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215702</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215702</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R95BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Shipboard Services Billed to the Carrier and Services Not Provided Within the United States&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6217&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6217&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215709</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215709</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1609CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Shipboard Services Billed to the Carrier and Services Not Provided Within the United States&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6217&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6217&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208835</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208835</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1478CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Clarification to Chapter 17, Section 40, Regarding Processing of Drug Claims with the JW Modifier&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5923&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5923&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208568</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208568</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1471CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Subject to and Excluded from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Edits&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5926&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5926&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208694</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208694</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1474CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Long Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) Pricer based on the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (Recurring CR: R20812Q)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5955&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5955&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208824</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208824</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1477CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Waived Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5913&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5913&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208699</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208699</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1475CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5942&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5942&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208695</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208695</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1473CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Inpatient Hospital Visits- General (Codes 99221-99239)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5792&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5792&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208743</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208743</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0804&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Opportunity to Participate in Third Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Ends in April&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0804&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208189</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208189</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1448CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Adjudicating Claims for Immunosuppressive Drugs When Medicare Did Not Pay for the Original Transplant&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5916&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5916&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214137</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214137</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R264PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transition of Responsibility for Medical Review From Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5849&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5849&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214352</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214352</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1578CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; I Implementation of a New Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) No.213. "";Non-compliance with the Physician Self-referral Prohibition Legislation or Payer Policy"";&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6131&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6131&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213800</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213800</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1563CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6109&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6109&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214357</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214357</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R366OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2008 Reminder For Roster Billing and Centralized Billing For Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6121&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6121&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214747</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214747</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R372OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Intern to Bed Ratio for Method II Teaching Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6176&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6176&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215083</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215083</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1589CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Indicator for the Technical Component of Purchased Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6122&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6122&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214743</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214743</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R94NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6048&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6048&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215014</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1586CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Influenza Virus, and Hepatitis B Vaccines&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6079&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6079&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215012</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215012</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1585CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes for FY 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6166&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6166&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215010</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215010</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R375OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Delay of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6203&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6203&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215013</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215013</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1584CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Medicare Travel Allowance Fees for Collection of Specimens&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6195&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6195&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207088</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207088</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R308OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; SPLIT OF HI/NV/AZ Part B Workloads and Merge of AZ/Ut/Mt&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5733&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209567</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209567</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1487CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; April 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5999&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207912</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207912</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1433CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Billing Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5878&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5878&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209594</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209594</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1488CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; April 2008 Update to the ASC Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5994&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209873</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209873</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R82NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Removal of  VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Common Working File (CWF) Edits That Deny Claims  for Parenteral or Enteral Services and/or Supplies if a Provider Has Not Recertified the Beneficiary's Need for Parenteral or Enteral Services and/or Supplies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5914&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209871</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209871</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R35SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Chapter 6 - Special Procedures for Laboratories&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209883</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209883</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R86BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospitals and Clinics&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5807&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209872</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209872</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R9ESRD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; ESRD Network Organizations: Sanctions and Referrals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5967&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215330</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215330</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R60MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expanding the Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Contractor Numbers for the Common Working File (CWF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6182&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215375</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215375</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1601CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Chapter 24 of the Claims Processing Manua&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5974&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218748</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218748</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R421OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment for Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 and Additional Instructions Regarding Payment for DMEPOS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6297&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6297&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218595</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218595</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1653CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Annual Clotting Factor Furnishing Fee Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6277&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6277&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218602</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218602</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1650CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2009 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6288&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218793</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218793</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1654CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6130&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6130&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213796</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213796</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R90NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Monitoring for Home Anticoagulation Management&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6138&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6138&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214746</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214746</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1582CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2009 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6150&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214744</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214744</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R93NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Artificial Hearts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6185&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218907</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218907</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R280PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Incorporation of Recent Regulatory Revisions Pertinent to Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6282&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6282&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218921</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218921</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R426OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Adjustment for Medicare Mental Health Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6208&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6208&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218800</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218800</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R423OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Contractor Numbers for the J9 Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Part A and Part B Workloads for the State of Florida and Territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6285&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6285&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218934</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218934</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1660CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6070&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6070&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215307</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215307</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0833&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Postponed for 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0833&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214777</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214777</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R94BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Physician Signature Requirements for Diagnostic Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6100&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6100&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215084</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215084</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1590CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; October 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.3&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6186&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215027</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215027</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1588CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Beneficiary Submitted Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5683&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215181</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215181</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1595CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; October 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6175&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215095</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215095</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1510CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Post Acute Transfer Policy for Discharges/Transfers to Home Under Care of an Organized Home Health Service Organization in Anticipation of Covered Skilled Care&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6012&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215201</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215201</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R141FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Limitation on Recoupment (935) for Providers, Physicians, and Suppliers Overpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6183&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/10/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215128</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215128</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1592CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Artificial Hearts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6185&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216386</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216386</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R390OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6174&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210076</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210076</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R253PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Responsibility Transition From Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Program Safeguard Contractor (PSC) to DME Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5953&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212046</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212046</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1535CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2008 Quarterly Update for the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6101&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215374</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215374</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R269PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Incorporation of Recent Regulatory Revisions into Chapter 10 of the Program Integrity Manual&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6178&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215331</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215331</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1598CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.3, Effective October 1, 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6169&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215376</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215376</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1600CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6193&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215332</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215332</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1599CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; October 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6196&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214135</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214135</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1572CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Requirement for Ordering/Referring Information on Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims for Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6129&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6129&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209896</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209896</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1493CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Establish Pre-Payment Auto-denial Edit in Applicable States for DMEPOS Suppliers of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment (DME MACs Only).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5929&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209895</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209895</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1492CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New HCPCS Codes for April 2008 Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5981&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207356</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207356</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1413CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5818&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5818&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214130</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214130</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R22COM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of New Provider Authentication Requirements for Medicare Contractor Provider Telephone and Written Inquiries&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6139&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6139&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215640</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215640</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R54GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; IDR Claims Sourcing from Shared Systems - Implementation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5949&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218594</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218594</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1652CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Waived Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6287&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6287&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210275</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210275</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R334OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Contractor Numbers for the J.12 Medicare Administrative Contractor Part A and Part B Workloads for the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5842&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210273</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210273</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R335OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification of Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Payment Localities for Contractors that Process Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216392</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216392</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R271PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for the Implementation of the Internet-Based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6231&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210291</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210291</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R255PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Requirement That The Contractor Appeals Units Forward Reversed Appeal Information From Post Pay Overpayment Cases to Contractor Medial Review (MR) Units and Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5934&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210284</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210284</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R18P236&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updates Hospital and Hospital Health Care Complex Cost Report, (Form CMS 2552-96)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210299</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210299</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R338OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Shared Systems Active and Non-Active Edits/Reason Codes and Audit Trail Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5927&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210281</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210281</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1497CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6037&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210274</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210274</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R336OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Beneficiary Address Change for Shared System&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5962&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210293</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210293</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R256PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Requirement that the Multi Carrier System (MCS) Develop a PIMR Verification Report (PVR)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5919&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215703</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215703</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R380OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reporting Non-Tax Withholding Due to Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6228&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210276</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210276</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R337OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Processing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Claims for the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6039&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215705</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215705</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R383OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; J5 Production Region Merge of the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa Part A Workloads.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6152&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215714</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215714</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1614CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update October 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6190&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215729</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215729</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R61MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expanding the Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Contractor Numbers for the Common Working File (CWF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6182&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217442</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217442</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0837&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Preparing for a Transition from an FI/Carrier to a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0837&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215711</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215711</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1611CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; October 2008 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6205&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215521</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215521</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1604CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Physician Payment Amounts When Physicians Furnish Excluded Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6052&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210282</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210282</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1498CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Adjusting Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Reimbursement for Replaced Devices Offered Without Cost or With a Credit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5860&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/17/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216991</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216991</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1616CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of an ASC HCPCS Payment Indicator File&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6184&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6184&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215015</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1587CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised Form CMS-R-131 Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6136&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6136&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/10/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215129</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215129</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R95NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Artificial Hearts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6185&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6185&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208952</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208952</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R325OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Contractor Numbers for the States of California, Hawaii and Nevada and American Samoa, Guam and Northern Marianna Islands Jurisdiction 1 Part A Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5901&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5901&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209492</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209492</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0811&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Pre-Bidding Activities for the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0811&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208950</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208950</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R323OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Contractor Numbers for the State of California Jurisdiction 1 Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5905&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5905&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209014</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1480CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Website for Additions and Deletions of ZIP Codes Requiring a Plus Four ZIP Code Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5970&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5970&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209387</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209387</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0810&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Announcing the Release of the Revised CMS-855 Medicare Enrollment Applications&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0810&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208951</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208951</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R324OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Contractor Numbers for the States of Hawaii and Nevada and American Samoa, Guam and Northern Marianna Islands Jurisdiction 1 Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5904&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5904&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209682</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209682</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0812&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Professional Society Practice Parameters in Properly Providing Allergen Immunotherapy to Medicare Beneficiaries&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0812&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209474</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209474</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1486CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Exception to 60-Day Limit on Substitute Physician Billing Arrangements for Physicians Called to Active Duty in the Armed Forces Reserves&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5985&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5985&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209132</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209132</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R248PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Signature Requirements Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5971&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5971&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209611</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209611</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R331OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Implementation of Section 113 of the Medicare, Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (MMSCHIP) Extension Act of 2007&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5987&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5987&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209620</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209620</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1489CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Nursing Facility Services (Codes 99304 -99318)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5968&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5968&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215238</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215238</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1594CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Waived Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6179&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6179&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215236</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215236</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R267PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for Secondary Providers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6093&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6093&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215142</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215142</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1593CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Billing Code Update for Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs) and Outpatient Physical Therapy Providers (OPTs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6163&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6163&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216107</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216107</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R96NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6048&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210564</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210564</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1501CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July Quarterly Update to 2008 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218071</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218071</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R410OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Process for Recovering Medicare Payments for Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Claims Failing to Report Prior Hospitalizations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6276&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6276&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215519</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215519</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R379OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency--Policies Concerning the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage (Part C)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6164&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207310</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207310</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reporting of Hematocrit or Hemoglobin Levels on All Claims for the Administration of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs), Implementation of New Modifiers for Non-ESRD Indications,  and Reporting of Hematocrit/Hemoglobin Levels on all Non-ESRD, Non-ESA Claims Requesting Payment for Anti-Anemia Drugs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5699&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5699&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215665</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215665</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1606CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for October 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6213&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; 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R384OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Limitation of Recoupment - VMS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6204&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210877</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210877</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1507CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) and Affiliate National Provider Identifier (NPI) Process Modifications&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6024&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210638</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210638</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R327OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Production region split for CIGNA Idaho Part B Data.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5796&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210868</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210868</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R51GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; IDR Claims Sourcing from Shared Systems - Implementation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5949&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210870</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210870</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R340OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Phase VII Correction of Common Working File (CWF) Category for Portable Oxygen&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6055&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210872</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210872</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R342OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Fraud Edit Module Phase 2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6035&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210871</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210871</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R341OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update the Medicare Secondary Payer Payment (MSPPAY) Module to Accommodate the Medicare Part A Claims Expansion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5975&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210879</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210879</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1508CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Physician Fee Schedule Payment Policy Indicator File Record Layout for Use in Processing Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims for Professional Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6013&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210914</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210914</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R339OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of the 2007-2008 update to the Medicare Wage Index Occupational Mix Survey (Form CMS-10079 (2008))&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5992&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207354</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207354</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to Pub. 100-04, Chapter 17, Section 100.2.1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5857&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216102</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216102</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R142FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 1st Notification for FY 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6238&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216172</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216172</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R386OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness -- Medicare Fee-For-Service Payment Policies and Billing Instructions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6146&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/17/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216230</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216230</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R37SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revise Appendix A, Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210316</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210316</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1500CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5889&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210875</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210875</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1506CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP): Updating Submission Deadlines for Quarterly Drug List Updates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211583</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211583</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1511CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospital Payment Rates for Calendar Year 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6063&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211594</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211594</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R343OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Production Region Split and New Contractor Workload Number for the National Government Services (NGS) Part A Delaware Workload and New Contractor Numbers for the Jurisdiction 13 Medicare Administrative Contractor Part A and Part B Connecticut and New York Workloads&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5843&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211584</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211584</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1514CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; ASC Manualization&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6031&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216397</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216397</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1621CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Downloading the Revised Medicare ZIP Code Files for January 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6192&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216396</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216396</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1619CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Procedures for Paying Claims Without Passing through the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) or Medicare Code Editor (MCE)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6252&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216394</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216394</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1617CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Influenza Virus Vaccine and Pneumococcal Vaccine Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6224&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216389</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216389</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R393OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; UPDATE TO CR 5020: Method of Cost Settlement for Inpatient Services for Rural Hospitals Participating Under Demonstration Authorized by Section 410A of the Medicare Modernization Act&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6226&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216390</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216390</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R395OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MCS Changes Needed to Address Duplicate PINs in Separate CICS Regions Prior to the Merge of those Regions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6199&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216391</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216391</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R143FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Monthly Processing of Non-Medicare Secondary Payer (Non-MSP) Debts Returned to Agency (RTA) from the Department of Treasury&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6083&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216388</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216388</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R392OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to the Common Working File (CWF) Requirements for Updating Spells of Illness for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed (SB) Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6257&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216384</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216384</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R388OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Analysis of Systems Changes Needed to Change Type of Bill (TOB) for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) from 73x to 77x&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6246&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218352</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218352</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R62MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Utilizing 837 Professional Claim Adjustment (CAS) Segments for Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Part B Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6211&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6211&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211582</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211582</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1517CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.2, Effective July 1, 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6045&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218601</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218601</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R63MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions on utilizing 837 Institutional CAS segments for Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Part A Claims.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6275&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6275&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209435</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209435</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0805&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Overview of New Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) - The first in a series of articles on the implementation of this program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0805&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211684</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211684</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1520CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6053&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211581</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211581</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1516CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July Quarterly Update for 2008 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6022&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211688</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211688</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1523CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6080&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216387</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216387</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R391OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Archiving and Retrieving of the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) and the Medicare Code Editor (MCE) for Processing Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6177&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1221405</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1221405</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R412OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Limitation of Recoupment - VMS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6204&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211690</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211690</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1526CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Institutional Services Paid on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5990&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216603</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216603</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R396OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6174&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211685</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211685</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1521CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for October 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6041&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209010</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209010</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1481CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Type of Service (TOS) Corrections&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5977&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215179</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215179</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1597CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Implanted Prosthetic Devices for Part B Inpatients in Hospitals that are Paid Under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6050&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6050&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216839</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216839</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1628CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Implanted Prosthetic Devices for Part B Inpatients in Hospitals that are Paid Under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6050&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216195</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216195</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0836&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency -- The Medicare Program Prepares&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0836&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211774</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211774</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0820&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Marketing Rules Reminders for DME Suppliers Including Contract Suppliers under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0820&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/06/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211875</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211875</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R347OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Analysis and Design Only ---Systems Improvements to Streamline Updates to the Place of Service (POS) Code Set&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6066&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/06/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211877</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211877</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R348OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modify the CWF Feed to Limit the Amount of Preventive Data Rows Being Loaded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5819&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217025</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217025</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R272PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Provider Enrollment Procedures Involving Certified Suppliers and Providers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6151&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217023</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217023</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R90MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 9, Employer/Union Sponsored Group Health Plans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217039</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217039</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1632CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2009 File Layout&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6227&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217038</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Extension of Therapy Cap Exceptions Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6222&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216994</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216994</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R16P235&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updates Chapter 35, Cost Report and Form CMS 2540-96, to reflect further clarification to existing instructions. The effective date effective for instructional changes is April 30, 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217035</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217035</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2009 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Annual Update Reminder&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6236&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217037</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217037</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R399OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Apply IRS Form 1099-MISC Updates to VMS System&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6202&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215517</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215517</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R53GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Contractor Testing with Future Dates in the EDC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6110&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215518</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215518</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R376OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Limitation on Recoupment - MCS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5986&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>09/26/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215520</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215520</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1603CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claims Jurisdiction and Enrollment Procedures for Suppliers of Certain Prosthetics, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Replacement Parts, Accessories and Supplies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5917&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5917&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215713</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215713</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1613CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reasonable Charge Update for 2009 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, and Certain Intraocular Lenses&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6221&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6221&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215710</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215710</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1610CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6189&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6189&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210278</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210278</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1495CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing Blood and Blood Products&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5867&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5867&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210289</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210289</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R83NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Blood-Derived Products for Chronic, Non-Healing Wounds&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6043&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6043&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210319</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210319</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0814&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Provider Authentication by Medicare Provider Contact Centers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5089, 5277&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0814&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209905</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209905</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1490CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prolonged Services (Codes 99354 - 99359)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5972&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5972&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210283</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210283</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1499CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Ambulance Fee Schedule - Conversion Factor File for CY 2009 Ambulance Inflation Factor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6000&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6000&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215707</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215707</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1607CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6113&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6113&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210469</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210469</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R88BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Personnel Qualifications and Policies Effective January 1, 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5921&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5921&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210918</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210918</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1509CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Adjusting Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Reimbursement for Replaced Devices Offered Without Cost or With a Credit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5860&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5860&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210279</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210279</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1496CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Shared Systems Modifications Necessary to Capture and Crossover Medicaid Drug Rebate Data Submitted on Form UB 04 Paper Claims and Direct Data Entry (DDE) Claims.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5950&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5950&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215704</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215704</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R381OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals Vendor Identification Number, Iron Dextran Payment Update, and Physician Election&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6210&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6210&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210876</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210876</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1505CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to Determinations of Early vs. Later Episodes Under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6027&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6027&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210873</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210873</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1503CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to the Billing Requirements for ESRD-Related Epotein Alfa (EPO) and Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp) Administrations Provided During Unscheduled or Emergency Dialysis Treatments in the Outpatient Hospital Setting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6047&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6047&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209486</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209486</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0806&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program:  Grandfathering, Repair and Replacement, Mail Order Diabetic Supplies, and Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) -- The second in a series of articles on the new DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0806&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209865</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209865</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0807&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Important Exceptions and Special Circumstances that Occur under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program: - The third in a series of articles on the new DMEPOS competitive bidding program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0807&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212044</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212044</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R352OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notification of New Quarterly Updates to the Ambulance Fee Schedule Public Use File (PUF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6091&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210869</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210869</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R89BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medical and Other Health Services Furnished to SNF Patients&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5991&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5991&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209884</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209884</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R333OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Assignment of Providers to MACs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5979&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5979&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/16/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210874</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210874</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1504CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Chapter for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5815&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5815&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213802</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213802</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R93BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal CancerServices.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6145&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6145&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213798</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213798</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R89NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6145&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213888</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213888</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0816&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Payments for Part B Mental Health Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0816&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207087</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207087</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1406CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5852&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207064</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207064</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1405CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reprocessing of Certain Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5845&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/02/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210290</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210290</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R87BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Incident To Policy Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5288&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5288&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/06/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211874</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211874</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1529CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6049&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211692</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211692</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1528CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6087&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/10/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207416</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207416</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Outpatient Therapy Caps without KX Modifier Exceptions Start January 1, 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5871&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217545</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217545</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1635CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Adding Certain Entities as Originating Sites for Payment of Telehealth Services--Section 149 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6215&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207311</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207311</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1411CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; April 2008 Update to the Medicare Code Editor (MCE) and Grouper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5876&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210151</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210151</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1494CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; REPORTING OF ADDITIONAL DATA TO DESCRIBE SERVICES ON HOSPICE CLAIMS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5567&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212225</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212225</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R90BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6094&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212220</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212220</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1537CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; October Quarterly Update to 2008 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6111&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214064</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214064</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0830&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Steps for Individual Eligible Professionals to Access Their 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Feedback Reports Personally&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0830&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214065</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214065</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0831&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Steps for Organizations to Access Their 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Feedback Reports&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0831&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/27/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213179</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213179</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1545CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Inpatient Hospital Visits (Codes 99221 - 99239)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5792&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/06/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211873</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211873</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1531CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software Changes for July 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6084&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/27/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213171</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213171</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R58DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Acute Care Episode Demonstration - Rescinds and fully replaces CR 5767&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6001&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207578</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207578</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5912&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217920</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217920</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1642CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files for April 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6264&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/17/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216170</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216170</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R387OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Payment for Air Ambulance Services Under Section 146(b)(1) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6214&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6214&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217026</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217026</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R6PDB&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12-Employer/Union Sponsored Group Health Plan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217588</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217588</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1637CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6272&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217544</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217544</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R400OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised 4010A1 837 Professional (837P) Flat File&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6167&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217587</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217587</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1636CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; File Descriptions for Retrieving the 2009 Pricing and HCPCS Data Files through CMS Mainframe Telecommunications Systems&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6253&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217747</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217747</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R404OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness -- Medicare Fee-For-Service Payment Policies and Billing Instructions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6146&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207316</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207316</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R21COM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions Related to the CMS Standardized Provider Inquiry Chart for FY 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5848&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207315</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207315</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R309OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Editing to Address Duplicate Crossover Claim File Submissions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5851&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207355</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207355</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1410CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5838&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217746</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217746</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R403OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6174&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217766</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217766</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1638CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6272&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217778</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217778</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1640CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6234&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217771</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217771</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R405OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FISS Reason Code Language Expansion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6247&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217777</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217777</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R7PDB&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 13 Premium and Cost-Sharing Subsidies for Low-Income Individuals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/21/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217776</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217776</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R406OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Analysis Only for New FISS, CWF and NCH System Requirements for All 837 I Claims Related to Rendering Physicians/Practitioners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6289&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207357</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207357</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R80BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Requirements for Ordering and Following Orders for Diagnostic Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5743&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/17/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207533</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207533</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1414CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Outpatient Therapy Caps without KX Modifier Exceptions Start January 1, 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5871&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207536</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207536</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R233PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Chapter 10&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5862&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207577</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207577</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R32SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Chapter 2, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Appendix W, Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Swing-Beds in CAHs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212223</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212223</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1542CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS), Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), and Remittance Advice (RA) Messages&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6159&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212221</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212221</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1539CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Self-Administered Drug Exclusion Lists&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5988&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212230</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212230</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R260PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Chapter 10&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6065&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212228</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212228</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R356OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) - Phase VIIB of Implementation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6069&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212227</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212227</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R91BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Self-Administered Drug Exclusion Lists&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5988&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212224</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212224</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1536CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6094&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207752</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207752</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R55DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Acute Care Episode (ACE) Demonstration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5767&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207744</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207744</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of Institutional Claims References&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5893&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217745</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217745</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R402OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency--Policies Concerning the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage (Part C)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6164&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218073</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218073</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R411OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness- Additional Instructions Concerning Financial Management and Program Integrity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6209&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207751</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207751</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R135FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification Regarding the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Medigap Claim-Based Crossover Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5837&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212045</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212045</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R438PR1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Determinations and Appeals Procedures Mailing/Web Site Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210077</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1210077</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R437PR1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Provides for calendar year inflation factors to update previous years reasonable compensation ranges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215708</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215708</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1608CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2009 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), A/B MACs, Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6220&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6220&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216385</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216385</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R389OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Payment Rates Effective for Dates of Service July 1, 2008, Through December 31, 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6212&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6212&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215712</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215712</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1612CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Interim Payment Methodology for Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI), Clarifying Existing Policy on Training of Religious Nonmedical Nursing Personnel, Claims Not Billed to the RNHCI Specialty Contractor, and Statutory End of Coverage for RNHCI Items and Services Furnished in the Home&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5383&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5383&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216671</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216671</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1623CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Influenza Vaccine and the Pneumococcal Vaccine Payment Allowances Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6153&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6153&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207750</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207750</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R311OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Support Income Tax Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5816&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213332</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213332</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1547CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update-Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rate Year 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6114&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/17/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217710</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217710</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R56GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6258&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218097</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218097</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1644CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2008 Jurisdiction List for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supply Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6062&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216672</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216672</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1624CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPI) on Claims for Out-of-Jurisdiction Purchased Mammography Preventive Screening and Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6237&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6237&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216670</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216670</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1626CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6218&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6218&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216837</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216837</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R394OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code and Terminated Hemophilia Clotting Factor HCPCS Code&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6268&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6268&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216395</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216395</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1618CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to the Reporting Requirements of Qualifying Hospital Stays on Inpatient Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed (SB) Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6233&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6233&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216956</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216956</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0838&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2008 - 2009 Influenza (Flu) Season Resources for Health Care Professionals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0838&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216668</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216668</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R397OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Adjustments to Correct Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Payment Errors&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6250&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6250&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214748</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214748</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1581CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Discarded Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents for Home Dialysis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6133&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6133&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215909</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215909</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0835&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Non-acceptance of Legacy Provider Numbers on Incoming Medicare Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0835&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217615</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217615</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0840&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Medicare Payment for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0840&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216393</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216393</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment of Assistant at Surgery Services in a Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6123&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6123&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/17/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216713</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216713</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1615CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) Benefit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6223&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6223&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211585</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211585</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1513CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Average Sales Price Updates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5798&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5798&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211579</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211579</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R344OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; VMS Modifications to Implement the Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) System, Part II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6026&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6026&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/23/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211580</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211580</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1515CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Date of Service (DOS) for Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Specimens&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6018&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6018&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211971</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211971</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1532CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Phase 2 of Manual Revisions to Reflect Payment Changes for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6119&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6119&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211691</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211691</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1527CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - New Waived Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6021&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6021&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211683</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211683</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1519CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Institutional Providers and Suppliers Billing Self-Referred Mammography Claims Regarding the Attending/Referring Physician National Provider Identifier (NPI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6023&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6023&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211686</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211686</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1522CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Charges to Hold A Bed During SNF Absence&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6030&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6030&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207089</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207089</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R232PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Standards for Processing CMS-855 Enrollment Applications&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5854&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207091</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207091</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R231PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NPI Number for Medical Review&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5761&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207092</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207092</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R58MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Insertion of the Debt Collection System (DCS) User Guide into the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Section of the Manual and Associated Revisions/Updates to the DCS User Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5817&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/04/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207093</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207093</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R31SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Appendix P--Survey Protocol for Long Term Care Facilities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212043</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212043</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R351OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 508 Compliancy for Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) Software&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6073&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212098</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212098</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R259PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Benefit Integrity Updates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6003&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207573</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207573</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1419CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.0&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5865&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218355</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218355</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R413OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Excluding Low Utilization Payment Adjustment (LUPA) Claims from Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Episode Sequence Edits&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6283&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218353</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218353</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R275PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6248&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218346</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218346</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1647CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payments to Home Health Agencies That Do Not Submit Required Quality Data&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6286&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218347</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218347</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1648CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6216&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213460</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213460</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R139FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interaction with Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6089&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213461</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213461</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R52GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Change to CR Implementation Report Due Dates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6102&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207308</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207308</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R134FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 2nd Notification for FY 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5753&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218243</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218243</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1645CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6304&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218204</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218204</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R97NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Thermal Intradiscal Procedures (TIPs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6291&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207906</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207906</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R314OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Limitation of Recoupment - FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5873&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207907</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207907</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R315OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; BOI Extract for CWF and MBD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5864&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207903</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207903</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R237PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; PIMR Annual Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5706&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207904</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207904</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R238PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction of the Medicare Contractor System (MCS) Downcoding Problem in Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5920&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207905</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207905</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R236PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Chapter 10&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5892&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207908</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207908</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R313OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Contractor Numbers for the States of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas in Jurisdiction 4 Part AB Medicare Administrative Services (MAC) Workload&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5788&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213213</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213213</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R262PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5644&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213203</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213203</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1546CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5889&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207920</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207920</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1425CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2008 for 2 Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) with New Wage Index Values --Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5891&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218599</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218599</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R276PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Deceased Individuals and the Provider Enrollment Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6194&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218597</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218597</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R278PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) Updates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6170&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215580</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1215580</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0832&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The ICD-10 Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System (CM/PCS)-The Next Generation of Coding&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0832&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212217</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212217</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R9SS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CMS Business Partner Systems Security Manual&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5976&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/27/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213163</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213163</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R261PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Section 12 of Chapter 10 of the Program Integrity Manual&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6078&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217921</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217921</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R408OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NEW NUMBERS FOR ALL MAC JURISDICTIONS.  THIS CHANGE REQUEST RESCINDS AND FULLY REPLACES CR 5651&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6259&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217919</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217919</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R144FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to the Monthly Statistical Report on Intermediary and Carrier Part A and Part B Appeals Activity Form (CMS-2592) to Capture Data on Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Redeterminations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6251&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213302</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213302</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1PDB&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 5 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/28/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217915</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217915</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R38SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Exhibits 37, 196, and 287.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213668</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213668</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R2PDB&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 6 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218682</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218682</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R420OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation - Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6068&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218598</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218598</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R277PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Provider Enrollment Verification and Program Integrity Activities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6097&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218596</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218596</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R279PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) Updates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6171&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/19/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218592</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218592</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R39SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Chapter 4 Program Administration and Fiscal Management&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218593</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218593</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1649CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Procedures for Paying Claims Without Passing through the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) or Medicare Code Editor (MCE)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6252&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207987</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207987</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1435CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Emergency Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5902&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213671</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213671</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R360OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation - Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6068&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213675</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213675</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1552CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; VMS Recognition of New Specialty Codes for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) With Pedorthic Personnel, Medical Supply Companies With Pedorthic Personnel, and Rehabilitation Agencies.  (DME MACs Only)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5930&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/17/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213666</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213666</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R140FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 4th Notification for FY 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5751&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213669</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213669</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R359OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Composite Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Processing under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6056&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212125</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212125</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0821&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reminder - Medicare Provides Coverage of Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0821&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212049</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212049</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R354OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospitals Exempt from Present on Admission (POA) Reporting (i.e. non Inpatient Prospective Payment System or IPPS Hospitals) and the Affects on Grouper&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6086&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6086&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>05/30/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211689</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211689</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1524CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule-Medicare Travel Allowance Fees for Collection of Specimens&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5996&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5996&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/11/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213396</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213396</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R87NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) With Stenting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6137&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213193</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213193</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0824&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Medicare Bad Debt Policy Related to Accounts at a Collection Agency&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0824&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212048</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212048</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1534CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New 'K' Code for Replacement Interface Material&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6075&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6075&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/06/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211876</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211876</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R349OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Inappropriate Denials of Claims for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of Carotid Arteries Concurrent with Stenting Based on Facility Recertification Due Dates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6046&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6046&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213362</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213362</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R357OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Pathology Services: Notification of the Sunset for the Payment of Physician Pathology Services for Independent Laboratories&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6088&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211707</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211707</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0815&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reminder that Exceptions to Therapy Caps are Restricted as of July 1, 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0815&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213682</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213682</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1555CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of the Requirements for Denial of Payment for New Admissions (DPNA) for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6116&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213683</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213683</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1560CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6080&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207358</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207358</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R80NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5818&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218802</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218802</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R98NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the Carotid Artery Concurrent With Stenting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6301&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218799</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218799</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R19P236&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Provider Reimbursement Forms and Instructions, Form CMS-2552-96&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218791</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218791</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R424OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIGLAS Part A Changes for Limitation on Recoupment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6298&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216838</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216838</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R368OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Application of the Hospital Outpatient Quality Data Reporting Program under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6072&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6072&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218912</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218912</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R100BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2009 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6320&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218919</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218919</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1658CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 15.0, Effective January 1, 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6290&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/24/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216383</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216383</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R96BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Compendia as Authoritative Sources for Use in the Determination of a "";Medically Accepted Indication""; of Drugs and Biologicals Used Off-Label in an Anti-Cancer Chemotherapeutic Regimen&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6191&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6191&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217543</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217543</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R97BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Adding Certain Entities as Originating Sites for Payment of Telehealth Services--Section 149 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6215&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6215&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>N/A</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217821</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217821</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; SE0841&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Present on Admission (POA) Indicator Payment Implications&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA0841&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/13/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212050</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212050</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R353OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Complex Rehabilitative Power Mobility Device Services that Span the Implementation Date of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Programs in Competitive Bidding Areas&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6112&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6112&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217036</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217036</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1630CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fee Schedule Update for 2009 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6270&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6270&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217948</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217948</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1639CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment Policy Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6106&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6106&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217546</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217546</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1634CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6229&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6229&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217024</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217024</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R55GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2009&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6258&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6258&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217040</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217040</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1633CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6262&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6262&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216669</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1216669</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1625CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2009 Annual Update to the Therapy Code List&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6254&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6254&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218909</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218909</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R425OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of the Health Care Claim Status Inquiry and Response (276/277) Version 005010 - Part A Shared System Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6299&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208368</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208368</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1462CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update April 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5951&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208372</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208372</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R243PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of  A PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5908&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208370</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208370</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R59MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treasury Collections on MSP Debt&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5823&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208363</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208363</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1457CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Redeterminations of Overpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5859&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/20/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212218</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1212218</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1540CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2008 Update to the ASC Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6095&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>11/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217589</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1217589</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R401OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Claims-Based Reporting of Measures Groups&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6187&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6187&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208359</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208359</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1454CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Adjudication Services Project - New IOM Chapter - Pub. 100-04, Chapter 37 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Adjudication Services Project&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5938&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208354</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208354</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1463CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; ZIP Code Files by Date of Service&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5881&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208357</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208357</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1452CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for July 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5863&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208157</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208157</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R318OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Create User Account for Next Generation Desktop (NGD) on Common Working File (CWF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5828&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208158</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208158</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R319OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Mid-Month Production Region Split&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5894&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208188</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208188</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R136FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Debt Referral Instructions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5875&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208241</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208241</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1451CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clinical Lab: New Automated Test for the AMCC Panel Payment Algorithm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5874&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213797</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213797</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R88NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6154&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213799</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213799</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1562CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Monitoring for Home Anticoagulation Management&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6138&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213804</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213804</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R361OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Administrative Instructions for Support Income Tax Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6117&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/25/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213815</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213815</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R91NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6048&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208581</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208581</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R245PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Processing Part B Therapy Claims While the Therapy Cap Exceptions Process is in Effect&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5945&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208578</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208578</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R137FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reporting Costs Directly Associated with the RAC Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5789&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208579</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208579</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R321OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Refinements in Cost Reporting Due to CMS's Revised Procedures for Recalibrating DRG Relative Weights Under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5928&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208574</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208574</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1469CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Document Control Number (DCN) Search FeatureInformation Box&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5958&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208573</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208573</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1467CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5959&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214033</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214033</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R36SOMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Appendix PP-Interpretive Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities, Tags F325 and F371&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214036</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214036</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1568CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X12-N 837 version 5010 Changes Necessary for Coordination of Benefits (COB) and other Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6103&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208664</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208664</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R322OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Limitation of Recoupment - FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5873&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/06/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208681</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208681</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1472CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of Institutional Claims References&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5893&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208698</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208698</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R326OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Fraud Edit Module&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5725&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214131</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214131</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R265PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Fraud Edit Module Phase 3&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6135&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214132</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214132</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R365OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CWF Automation of the Contractor Table to Support MAC Workload Renumbering&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6092&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214133</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214133</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R364OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification of Part B Flat File for Electronic Remittance Advice and Standard Paper Remit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6127&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208119</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208119</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1447CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; REPORTING OF ADDITIONAL DATA TO DESCRIBE SERVICES ON HOSPICE CLAIMS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5567&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5567&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208716</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208716</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R435PR1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updates Chapter 3, Bad Debts, Charity, and Courtesy Allowances and the Table of Contents reflects deleted page numbers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208075</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208075</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R82BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)-Manualization&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5946&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208076</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208076</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R239PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Instructions for the Execution of the Medicare Provider Enrollment Demonstration for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) in High-Risk Areas&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5903&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208077</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208077</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R240PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Include All 11x Claims in the Nightly Universe Files Generated for the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5915&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208078</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208078</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R241PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5644&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208079</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208079</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R320OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Jurisdiction 3 Part A Merge&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5733&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208082</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208082</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1445CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)- Manualization&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5946&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208080</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208080</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1444CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5889&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208083</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208083</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1446CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Common Working File (CWF Edits) 7284 and 7548&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5907&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5907&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208033</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208033</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1443CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Refinement and Rate Update for Calendar Year (CY) 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5879&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5879&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208012</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208012</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R81BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Process for Amending the List of Compendia for Determination of Medically-Accepted Indications for Off-Label Uses of Drugs and Biologicals in an Anti-Cancer Chemotherapeutic Regiment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5870&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5870&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208014</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1440CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 Changes to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5943&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5943&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1441CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New 'K' Code for Replacement Interface Material&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5900&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5900&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207983</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207983</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R317OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Production Region Split and New Contractor Number for Riverbend New Jersey Part A Workload&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5786&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207984</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207984</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R316OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Submitting Outpatient Provider Specific Data&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5869&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207985</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207985</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1437CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Change in the Amount in Controversy Requirement for Administrative Law Judge Hearings and Federal District Court Appeals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5897&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5897&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207988</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207988</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1434CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Extension of the Dates of Service Eligible for the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5937&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5937&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214362</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214362</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R369OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Merge Program Accommodation for Duplicate Check Numbers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6142&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214355</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214355</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R370OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Add Provider Measures to the Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6141&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/12/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214245</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214245</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1574CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Physician Fee Schedule Payment Policy Indicator File Record Layout for Use in Processing Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims for Professional Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6013&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/05/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207986</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207986</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1436CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5866&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208013</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208013</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1439CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Removal of Outdated References to Christian Science Sanatoria from Medicare Systems&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5884&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207911</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207911</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1430CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of HCPCS V2787 When Billing Approved Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lens (A-CIOLs) in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Physician Offices, and Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5853&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5853&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207921</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207921</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1424CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to Low Utilization Payment Adjustment Add-on Payments Under the Refined Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5877&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5877&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/03/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213292</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213292</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R86NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6048&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>07/09/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213394</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1213394</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1548CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes 99291 - 99292)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5993&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208361</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208361</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1455CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5948&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>06/06/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211872</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1211872</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1530CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes 99291 - 99292)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5993&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5993&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208365</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208365</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1459CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Billing Requirement Updates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5898&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/22/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208355</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208355</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1464CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.1, Effective April 1, 2008.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5936&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>02/29/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208580</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208580</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R244PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Collapsing Medicare Provider Transaction Access Numbers (PTANs) to Ensure a One-to-One National Provider Identifier (NPI) Match&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5906&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>01/18/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207576</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1207576</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R235PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Information on Reporting a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ordering/Referring and Attending/Operating/Other/Service Facility for Medicare Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5890&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA5890&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/01/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214034</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214034</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R362OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Requirement to Educate Providers Regarding CMS Use of Medicare Cost Report Data&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6132&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/31/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218914</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1218914</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1657CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2009 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6320&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/07/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208707</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208707</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1476CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to Low Utilization Payment Adjustment Add-on Payments Under the Refined Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5877&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/08/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214134</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214134</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R363OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FY 2006 Supplementary Security Income (SSI) Data&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6126&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214354</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214354</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1576CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6158&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214351</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214351</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1577CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6124&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>03/14/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208834</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1208834</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R1479CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; April 2008 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 5965&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>08/15/2008</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214359</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ContractorLearningResources/2008JAN/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1214359</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;Transmittal #:&lt;/b&gt; R367OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reporting Withholding Due to IRS Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP) on the Remittance Advice&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;CR #:&lt;/b&gt; 6125&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Aid #:&lt;/b&gt; JA6125&lt;br /&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>
