2006 MLN Matters Articles

12/22/2006

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1143CP
Subject: Emergency Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5459
MM Article Release Date: 12/29/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R861CP
Subject: Sunset of the Policies for Provider Nominations for an Intermediary and the Provider Requests for a Change of Intermediary - Revisions to Publication 100-04, Chapter 1, Section 20
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R857CP
Subject: Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Update - Payment Limit for J7620 (Albuterol and Ipratropium Bromide, non-compounded)
MM Article #: MM4333
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

02/13/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R853CP
Subject: Therapy Caps Exception Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R850CP
Subject: Change Payment Floor Date for Paper Claims
MM Article #: MM4284
MM Article Release Date: 02/13/2006

02/06/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R841CP
Subject: MCS Screen Expansion for the Prescription Order Number for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs to be Developed Over the July 2006 and October 2006 Release, With Final Implementation on October 2, 2006
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R834CP
Subject: Revision to Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Billing for Some Globally Billed Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R822CP
Subject: Update of Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Agents HCPCS Codes Applicable to PET Scan Services
MM Article #: MM4270
MM Article Release Date: 02/03/2006

01/20/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R817CP
Subject: Update to the Inpatient Provider Specific File (IPSF) and the Outpatient Provider Specific File (OPSF) to Retain Provider Information
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/20/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R813CP
Subject: Instructions for the Payment of Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonuses When the Place of Service (POS) is "Home"
MM Article #: MM4275
MM Article Release Date: 02/03/2006

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R849CP
Subject: Update to the ESRD Composite Payment Rates
MM Article #: MM4291
MM Article Release Date: 02/13/2006

02/06/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R839CP
Subject: Additional Requirements for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs
MM Article #: MM4309
MM Article Release Date: 02/15/2006

02/02/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R831CP
Subject: Shared Systems Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Balancing Edit and Administrative Simplification Compliance Act (ASCA) Enforcement Update
MM Article #: MM4261
MM Article Release Date: 02/07/2006

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R825CP
Subject: System Edits for Respiratory Assist Devices (RADs) with Bi-Level Capability and a Back-Up Rate
MM Article #: MM4223
MM Article Release Date: 02/06/2006

01/27/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R819CP
Subject: Modification to QR Modifier Edit for Automatic Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) Services
MM Article #: MM4273
MM Article Release Date: 02/09/2006

01/13/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R812CP
Subject: Medicare Payment for Pre-administration-Related Services Associated With Intravenous Immune Globulin Administration
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/02/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R829CP
Subject: Modification of Roster Billing for Mass Immunizers Billing for Inpatient Part B Services (Type of Bills (TOB) 12X and 22X)
MM Article #: MM4242
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2006

01/20/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R814CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
MM Article #: MM4256
MM Article Release Date: 01/25/2006

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R846CP
Subject: New Skilled Nursing Facility(SNF) Consolidated Billing(CB)Website Address
MM Article #: MM4297
MM Article Release Date: 02/14/2006

02/02/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R832CP
Subject: Payment of Same Day Transfer Claims Under the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS)
MM Article #: MM4264
MM Article Release Date: 02/10/2006

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R820CP
Subject: Sites of Service Revenue Codes for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
MM Article #: MM4210
MM Article Release Date: 02/03/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R862CP
Subject: Appeals of Claims Decisions: Administrative Law Judge; Departmental Appeals Board; U.S. District Court Review
MM Article #: MM4152
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R858CP
Subject: Increase Remittance File Retention
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/13/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R854CP
Subject: MSN Format Changes for DME MAC Transition
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R847CP
Subject: Hold on Medicare Payments
MM Article #: MM4349
MM Article Release Date: 02/14/2006

02/09/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R843CP
Subject: Inpatient Admission Followed by Discharge or Death Prior to Room Assignment
MM Article #: MM4202
MM Article Release Date: 02/03/2006

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R824CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, V12.1, Effective April 1, 2006
MM Article #: MM4308
MM Article Release Date: 04/28/2006

01/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R818CP
Subject: Smoking and Tobacco-Use Cessation Counseling Services: Common Working File (CWF) Inquiry for Providers
MM Article #: MM4104
MM Article Release Date: 10/26/2005

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R860CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update
MM Article #: MM4326
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

02/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R836CP
Subject: Inpatient Admission Followed by Discharge or Death Prior to Room Assignment
MM Article #: MM4202
MM Article Release Date: 02/03/2006

02/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R833CP
Subject: Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) Enhancements, and Clarification of Check Issue/EFT Effective Date
MM Article #: MM4289
MM Article Release Date: 02/14/2006

02/02/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R830CP
Subject: Denial of Claims Not Timely Filed
MM Article #: MM4041
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R863CP
Subject: Update to Chapter 20, "Billing for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment," Section 130.6
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R851CP
Subject: Revisions to Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institutions (RNHCI) Specialty Contractor Regarding Claims for Beneficiaries with RNCHI Elections
MM Article #: MM4218
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R844CP
Subject: Guidelines for the Payment of Vaccines (Pneumococcal Pneumonia Virus, Influenza Virus, and Hepatitis B Virus) Administration
MM Article #: MM4240
MM Article Release Date: 02/14/2006

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R136PI
Subject: Policy Changes to Program Integrity Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/06/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R838CP
Subject: Corrections to Common Working File Editing of Home Health Prospective Payment System Claims Regarding Non-covered Episodes and Prior Inpatient Stays and Fiscal Intermediary Shared System Implementation of 2006 Therapy Code Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R835CP
Subject: New Temporary Codes for Adjustable Wheelchair Cushions
MM Article #: MM4267
MM Article Release Date: 02/07/2006

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R826CP
Subject: April Quarterly Update to the 2006 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/20/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R815CP
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update
MM Article #: MM4254
MM Article Release Date: 01/25/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R859CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update
MM Article #: MM4314
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

02/15/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R856CP
Subject: January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM4140
MM Article Release Date: 11/18/2005

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R852CP
Subject: Ambulance Fee Schedule - CY 2006 Update: Correction to CR 4061
MM Article #: MM4362
MM Article Release Date: 02/15/2006

02/06/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R840CP
Subject: Hospital Billing for Take-Home Drugs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R837CP
Subject: Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Full Claim File Repair Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/02/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R828CP
Subject: Mammography Facility Certification File - Updated Procedures and Content
MM Article #: MM4303
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2006

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R823CP
Subject: New Temporary Code for Battery for Power Mobility Devices
MM Article #: MM4253
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2006

02/01/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R821CP
Subject: Billing and Payment of Certain Colorectal Cancer Screenings for Non-Patients Type of Bill (TOB) 14X
MM Article #: MM4272
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2006

01/20/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R816CP
Subject: Coverage and Billing for Ultrasound Stimulation for Nonunion Fracture Healing
MM Article #: MM4085
MM Article Release Date: 03/08/2006

01/06/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R135PI
Subject: Changes to the GTL Titles
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/21/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R868CP
Subject: Payment of Same Day Transfer Claims Under the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS)
MM Article #: MM4264
MM Article Release Date: 02/22/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R865CP
Subject: Health Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Subject to and Excluded from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Edits
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R867CP
Subject: Elimination of the Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERC) Information Form (DIF)
MM Article #: MM4241
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R864CP
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for April 2006
MM Article #: MM4328
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

02/17/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R866CP
Subject: Additional Requirements for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs
MM Article #: MM4309
MM Article Release Date: 02/24/2006

02/10/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R137PI
Subject: Provider Enrollment Workload and Timeliness Reports
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R875CP
Subject: Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims That Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R871CP
Subject: 2005 Revised American National Standards Institute X12N 837 Professional Health Care Claim Companion Document
MM Article #: MM4260
MM Article Release Date: 02/27/2006

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R873CP
Subject: Increase Remittance File Retention
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R870CP
Subject: Type of Service (TOS) Corrections
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R869CP
Subject: Installation of Pricing Software Containing the Customer Information Control System (CICS) Formatting Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R872CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R874CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R879CP
Subject: Announcement of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Designation as Urban and Rural - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) as it Applies to FQHC Services Furnished to Swing-Bed Patients
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R878CP
Subject: Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) and 835 Implementation Guide (IG) Provider Adjustment Code Mapping and Standard Paper Remittance (SPR) Advice Changes
MM Article #: MM4288
MM Article Release Date: 02/28/2006

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R877CP
Subject: Changes in Transitional Outpatient Payments (TOP) for Rural Sole Community Hospitals and Small Rural Hospitals for 2006
MM Article #: MM4367
MM Article Release Date: 02/27/2006

03/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R880CP
Subject: April Quarterly Update for 2006 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
MM Article #: MM4335
MM Article Release Date: 03/08/2006

03/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R882CP
Subject: Hospital Billing for Take-Home Drugs
MM Article #: MM4301
MM Article Release Date: 03/08/2006

03/03/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R881CP
Subject: Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Hospital Emergency Room Services Exceeding 24 Hour
MM Article #: MM4252
MM Article Release Date: 03/08/2006

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R876CP
Subject: April 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, October 2005, and January 2006 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM4319
MM Article Release Date: 02/28/2006

02/24/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R141PI
Subject: Modification to the UPIN Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/13/2006

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 15:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R139PI
Subject: Therapy Caps Exception Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R885CP
Subject: Suppression of Standard Paper Remittance Advice to Providers and Suppliers Also Receiving Electronic Remittance Advice for 45 Days or More
MM Article #: MM4376
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2006

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R887CP
Subject: Correction to Change Request 4282 - Application of Temporary 5 Percent Payment Increase for Home Health Services Furnished in a Rural Area for One Year Under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)
MM Article #: MM4397
MM Article Release Date: 03/15/2006

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R886CP
Subject: April 2006 Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 21.2 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)
MM Article #: MM4359
MM Article Release Date: 03/15/2006

01/06/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R88FM
Subject: Clarification to IOM 100-06, Sections 290.7 and 290.8
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R883CP
Subject: Claims Processing Requirements for Medicare Beneficiaries in State or Local Custody Under a Penal Authority - MANUALIZATION
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R889CP
Subject: April Update to the 2006 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM4399
MM Article Release Date: 03/23/2006

03/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R890CP
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Vaccine (Pneumococcal Pneumonia Virus, Influenza Virus, and Hepatitis B Virus) Administration
MM Article #: MM4240
MM Article Release Date: 03/30/2006

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R888CP
Subject: April 2006 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications Version 7.1
MM Article #: MM4360
MM Article Release Date: 03/15/2006

01/13/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R89FM
Subject: Mandated Use of Autoload Program in STAR, System Tracking for Audit and Reimbursement
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/19/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R90FM
Subject: Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R91FM
Subject: Clarification of Instructions in Pub. 100-6, Chapter 5 Financial Reporting, Section 310.4-Line 4(a) through (e), Reclassified CNC Debt (Principal & Interest)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R92FM
Subject: Clarification of the Form CMS-1522 Monthly Contractor Financial Report
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R143PI
Subject: Demand Letters
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R40DEMO
Subject: Amendments to Section 651 Chiropractic Services Demonstration-- Changes to CPT 98943 rate published in CR 4225 Due to Passage of the Deficit Reduction Act, and revisions to CPT codes for 2006
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R41DEMO
Subject: 2006 Oncology Demonstration Project---Inclusion of Gynecological Oncology (Supplement to CR 4219)
MM Article #: MM4347
MM Article Release Date: 03/08/2006

02/13/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R46BP
Subject: Therapy Caps Exception Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R79MCM
Subject: Changes in MCM Chapter 11, Medicare Advantage Application Procedures and Contract Requirement
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R7SS
Subject: Business Partner Systems Security Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/03/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R80MCM
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 13, Medicare Managed Care Beneficiary Grievances, Organization Determinations, and Appeals Applicable to Medicare Advantage Plans, Cost Plans, and Health Care Prepayment Plans (HCPPs), (collectively referred to as Medicare health plans)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/13/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R811CP
Subject: Teaching Physician Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/20/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R78MCM
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 5, "Quality Improvement"
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/13/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R809CP
Subject: Update to Payment Rates for Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution Services Furnished in the Home, Calendar Year 2006
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R45BP
Subject: Revisions to Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Contractor Regarding Claims for Beneficiaries with RNHCI Elections
MM Article #: MM4218
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

03/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R48NCD
Subject: Technical Corrections to the NCD Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R47MSP
Subject: MSP Debt Collection and Referral Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/06/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R807CP
Subject: Revision to IOM 100-4, Chapter 12, Sections 90.4.1.1 and 90.4.2
MM Article #: MM4182
MM Article Release Date: 01/20/2006

03/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R42DEMO
Subject: 2006 Oncology Demonstration Project
MM Article #: MM4219
MM Article Release Date: 03/08/2006

01/06/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R806CP
Subject: Termination of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Payable During the Transition to the Ambulance Fee Schedule
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/03/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R39DEMO
Subject: 2006 Oncology Demonstration Project---Inclusion of Gynecological Oncology (Supplement to CR 4219)
MM Article #: MM4347
MM Article Release Date: 03/08/2006

02/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R44BP
Subject: Update to the ESRD Composite Payment Rate
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/06/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R808CP
Subject: Nursing Facility Services (Codes 99304 - 99318)
MM Article #: MM4246
MM Article Release Date: 01/19/2006

01/27/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R46NCD
Subject: Cardiac Catheterization Performed in Other Than a Hospital Setting
MM Article #: MM4280
MM Article Release Date: 01/30/2006

01/06/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R805CP
Subject: Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
MM Article #: MM4226
MM Article Release Date: 02/28/2006

02/24/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R47NCD
Subject: Changes to the Covered Indications for Tumor Antigen by Immunoassay CA 125 to Add Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/17/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R18SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Chapter, "Complaint Procedures"
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/13/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R200OTN
Subject: Mandatory Transition to New Registry That Satisfies Medicare Data Reporting Requirements for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/03/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R15P236
Subject: Form CMS-2552-96
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/10/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R16SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 2, "The Certification Process," Appendix E--"Providers of Outpatient Physical Therapy or Outpatient Speech Language Pathology (OPT/OSP) Services," and Appendix K-- "Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities"
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/20/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R17SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 2 The Certification Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0603
Subject: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Essential Information and Resources for Prescribing Health Care Professionals - The Eleventh in the Medlearn Matters Series on the New Prescription Drug Plans
MM Article #: SE0603
MM Article Release Date: 01/27/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0605
Subject: Explanation of Systems Used by Medicare to Process Your Claims
MM Article #: SE0605
MM Article Release Date: 01/25/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0606
Subject: Medicare Certified Swing Bed Hospital Services
MM Article #: SE0606
MM Article Release Date: 02/09/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0610
Subject: Collection and Verification of Ambulance Crew Member Information
MM Article #: SE0610
MM Article Release Date: 02/21/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0611
Subject: Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) Software
MM Article #: SE0611
MM Article Release Date: 02/14/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0612
Subject: Provider Enrollment in the Medicare Program
MM Article #: SE0612
MM Article Release Date: 02/21/2006

01/19/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R201OTN
Subject: Calculation of the Interim Payment of Indirect Medical Education (IME) Through the Inpatient PPS Pricer for Hospitals That Received an INcrease to Their Full-time Equivalent Resident Caps Under Section 422 of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA), P.L. 108-173
MM Article #: MM4025
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2005

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0613
Subject: Colorectal Cancer: Preventable, Treatable, and Beatable: Medicare Coverage and Billing for Colorectal Cancer Screening
MM Article #: SE0613
MM Article Release Date: 02/24/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0614
Subject: Access to the Part D Drug Benefit in Long Term Care Settings
MM Article #: SE0614
MM Article Release Date: 03/22/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0618
Subject: 2006 Standard Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Understanding Costs to Beneficiaries - The Twelfth in the Medlearn Matters Series on Drug Plans
MM Article #: SE0618
MM Article Release Date: 03/01/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0619
Subject: Instructions for Provider Notification Regarding Streamlined Drug Coverage Materials for Health Care Professionals, a New Fact Sheet and Script for Recent Audio Conference
MM Article #: SE0619
MM Article Release Date: 03/15/2006

N/A

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0620
Subject: Announcing a New Name for Medicare's Provider Education Articles - MLN Matters
MM Article #: SE0620
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2006

02/01/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R205OTN
Subject: Beneficiary Change of Address
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R206OTN
Subject: Modifications/Additions to CR 3730, Frequent Hemodialysis Network (FHN) Payments for Approved Clinical Trial Costs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R207OTN
Subject: New 2006 Payment Rate for Services Paid Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
MM Article #: MM4313
MM Article Release Date: 02/13/2006

02/06/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 16:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R208OTN
Subject: Analysis of Systems Changes Needed to Generate Unsolicited Responses to the Veterans Administration (VA)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/24/2006

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R43DEMO
Subject: Physician Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP) Specification (Correction to CR 4183)
MM Article #: MM5036
MM Article Release Date: 03/24/2006

02/10/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R211OTN
Subject: Temporary 5 Percent Payment Increase for Home Health Services Furnished in a Rural Area for One Year Under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS), Change of the HH PPS Calendar Year (CY) 2006 Update from that of 2.8 Percent Update (Home Health Market Basket Update of 3.6 Minus 0.8 Percentage Point) to that of a Zero Percent Update
MM Article #: MM4282
MM Article Release Date: 02/14/2006

02/10/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R210OTN
Subject: Creation of a Second Participation Enrollment Period for 2006
MM Article #: MM4346
MM Article Release Date: 02/13/2006

03/13/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R209OTN
Subject: Q4080-Change in HCPCS Code Descriptor
MM Article #: MM4324
MM Article Release Date: 02/15/2006

02/10/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R212OTN
Subject: Full Replacement of CR 3980, Termination of Existing Crossover Agreements as Trading Partners Transition to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Program (CR 3980 is rescinded.)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R49NCD
Subject: Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA) Diagnostic Testing
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R891CP
Subject: Redesignate HCPCS Codes J8597 and E1239 to Their Proper CWF Category
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/10/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R35GI
Subject: Revisions to Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Contractor Regarding Claims for Beneficiaries with RNHCI Elections
MM Article #: MM4218
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

02/17/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R214OTN
Subject: Procedures for Preventing Duplicate Crossover File Submissions to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R895CP
Subject: Expansion of Glaucoma Screening Services
MM Article #: MM4365
MM Article Release Date: 03/30/2006

01/20/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R37DEMO
Subject: Revisions to CR 3816 - Low Vision Rehabilitation Demonstration
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R892CP
Subject: Eligibility Transaction URL update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/10/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R215OTN
Subject: Payment for Power Mobility Device (PMD) Claims
MM Article #: MM4372
MM Article Release Date: 03/16/2006

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R896CP
Subject: April 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: MM5011
MM Article Release Date: 03/30/2006

02/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R36GI
Subject: Scheduled Release for April 2006 Software Programs and Pricing/Coding Files
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R893CP
Subject: 2006 Jurisdiction List
MM Article #: MM4363
MM Article Release Date: 03/30/2006

01/06/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R34GI
Subject: Change Management Process -- Electronic Change Information Management Portal (eChimp)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R894CP
Subject: Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA) Diagnostic Testing
MM Article #: MM4351
MM Article Release Date: 03/30/2006

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R48BP
Subject: Expansion of Glaucoma Screening Services
MM Article #: MM4365
MM Article Release Date: 03/30/2006

03/24/2006

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R216OTN
Subject: Contractor Number Change for Noridian Administrative Services' Idaho and Oregon Part A Workloads
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0580
Subject: Influenza/Flu Season and Available Resources for Providers
MM Article #: SE0580
MM Article Release Date: 11/23/2005

N/A

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0582
Subject: MMA - Sunset of the Provider Nomination Provision and the Policy to Assign Providers to the Local Fiscal Intermediary (FI)
MM Article #: SE0582
MM Article Release Date: 02/02/2006

03/31/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R50NCD
Subject: External Counterpulsation Therapy
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/31/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R49BP
Subject: Payment of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) for Diabetes Self-Management Training Services (DSMT) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services
MM Article #: MM4385
MM Article Release Date: 04/05/2006

03/29/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R897CP
Subject: April Update to the 2006 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/31/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R145PI
Subject: Eliminate the Use of Surrogate UPINs (OTH000) on Medicare Claims
MM Article #: MM5019
MM Article Release Date: 04/05/2006

03/31/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R898CP
Subject: External Counterpulsation (ECP) Therapy
MM Article #: MM4350
MM Article Release Date: 04/05/2006

03/31/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R217OTN
Subject: 2006 Revised American National Standards Institute X12N 837 Institutional Health Care Claim Companion Document
MM Article #: MM4379
MM Article Release Date: 04/05/2006

03/31/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R48MSP
Subject: Request for Claims Detail in Support of Medicare's Debt
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/31/2006

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R144PI
Subject: Various Benefit Integrity (BI) Revisions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/31/2006

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R899CP
Subject: Revised Health Insurance Claim Form CMS-1500
MM Article #: MM4293
MM Article Release Date: 04/05/2006

04/04/2006

Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R93FM
Subject: Clarification of the Form CMS-1522 Monthly Contractor Financial Report
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/07/2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R14QIO
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 8, "Data Management."
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/07/2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R900CP
Subject: Update to Chapter 24 CMS Website URL References
MM Article #: MM4398
MM Article Release Date: 04/10/2006

04/07/2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R44DEMO
Subject: Additional Billing Guidance for HHA Sites in the Demonstration Project for Medical Adult Day-Care Services (MMA Section 703)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/07/2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R218OTN
Subject: Nesiritide for Treatment of Heart Failure Patients
MM Article #: MM4312
MM Article Release Date: 04/25/2006

04/07/2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R901CP
Subject: New National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Codes and Other Chapter 25 Revisions -- Revision to the Internet-Only Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/07/2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R51NCD
Subject: Nesiritide for Treatment of Heart Failure Patients
MM Article #: MM4312
MM Article Release Date: 04/25/2006

04/07/2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R49MSP
Subject: Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 2 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0621
Subject: Cultural Competency: A National Health Concern
MM Article #: SE0621
MM Article Release Date: 04/10/2006

N/A

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0617
Subject: MMA - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Initiative
MM Article #: SE0617
MM Article Release Date: 04/10/2006

N/A

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0623
Subject: Holding of Epoetin (EPO) Claims on 72x Bill Types for Dates of Service Prior to January 1, 2005
MM Article #: SE0623
MM Article Release Date: 04/10/2006

04/07/2006

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R14P235
Subject: Cost Reporting Forms and Instructions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/14/2006

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R6P211
Subject: Chapter 11, Form CMS-339
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/14/2006

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R905CP
Subject: Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA) File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/14/2006

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R45DEMO
Subject: Method of Cost Settlement for Inpatient Services for Rural Hospitals Participating Under Demonstration Authorized by Section 410A of the Medicare Modernization Act
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/14/2006

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R903CP
Subject: Payment for Blood Clotting Factors Administered to Hemophilia Inpatients
MM Article #: MM4229
MM Article Release Date: 04/21/2006

04/14/2006

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R906CP
Subject: Full Replacement for Change Request 4266, Revision for Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Billing for Some Globally Billed Services. Change Request 4266 is rescinded.
MM Article #: MM5015
MM Article Release Date: 04/21/2006

04/17/2006

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R94FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/19/2006

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R907CP
Subject: Modify Common Working File (CWF) Edit 51#L
MM Article #: MM4382
MM Article Release Date: 04/28/2006

N/A

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0624
Subject: MMA - Assignment of Physicians, Providers, and Suppliers to the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)
MM Article #: SE0624
MM Article Release Date: 04/21/2006

N/A

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0627
Subject: Options for Providers/Suppliers Affected by CR4376: Suppression of Standard Paper Remittance Advice (SPR) to Providers and Suppliers Also Receiving Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) for 45 Days or More
MM Article #: SE0627
MM Article Release Date: 04/21/2006

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R52NCD
Subject: Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
MM Article #: MM4401
MM Article Release Date: 04/25/2006

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R221OTN
Subject: Beneficiary Change of Address- Phase 2
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R220OTN
Subject: Addition of Data Elements to Common Working File (CWF) Database Extract into Next Generation Desktop (NGD) Datamart
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R909CP
Subject: Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
MM Article #: MM4401
MM Article Release Date: 04/25/2006

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R910CP
Subject: New Current Procedural Terminology CPT) Codes
MM Article #: MM4222
MM Article Release Date: 06/22/2006

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R911CP
Subject: Clarification on Billing Requirements for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Concurrent With the Placement of an Investigational or FDA-Approved Carotid Stent
MM Article #: MM5022
MM Article Release Date: 04/27/2006

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R53NCD
Subject: Clarification on Billing Requirements for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Concurrent With the Placement of an Investigational or FDA-Approved Carotid Stent
MM Article #: MM5022
MM Article Release Date: 04/27/2006

04/21/2006

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R908CP
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) to the Medicare Beneficiary Database (MBD) Data Exchange Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/21/2006

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R913CP
Subject: Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA) File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/21/2006

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R914CP
Subject: Additional $50 Payment for New Technology Intraocular Lenses (NTIOLs) Furnished in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
MM Article #: MM4361
MM Article Release Date: 05/02/2006

N/A

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0622
Subject: Clarification of Medicare Payment Policy When Inpatient Admission Is Determined Not To Be Medically Necessary, Including the Use of Condition Code 44: "Inpatient Admission Changed to Outpatient"
MM Article #: SE0622
MM Article Release Date: 03/22/2006

N/A

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0630
Subject: Medicare Provides Coverage for Many Preventive Services and Screenings
MM Article #: SE0630
MM Article Release Date: 04/28/2006

04/28/2006

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R915CP
Subject: CWF, VMS and FISS Analysis-Changes in Payment for Oxygen Equipment due to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R146PI
Subject: Provider Enrollment Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R917CP
Subject: Update of ICD-9 Codes Used in CWF Editing of Oral Anti-Cancer and Oral Anti-Emetic Drugs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R929CP
Subject: VMS and FISS Analysis - Changes in Capped Rentals for DME Due to the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R924CP
Subject: Adjustment to Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Contractor Zip Code File Indicators
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R930CP
Subject: Benefits Exhaust and No-Payment Billing Instructions for Medicare Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
MM Article #: MM4292
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2006

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R925CP
Subject: Installation of July Pricing Software Containing the Customer Information Control System (CICS) Formatting Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R223OTN
Subject: Contractor Number Changes for National Heritage Insurance Company - Jurisdiction A DME MAC Workload and AdminaStar Federal, Inc. - Jurisdiction B DME MAC Workload.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R224OTN
Subject: Part A and Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction Implementation
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R927CP
Subject: Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) Update
MM Article #: MM5032
MM Article Release Date: 05/05/2006

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R926CP
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) File Change for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R922CP
Subject: MSN Format Changes for DMERCs and the DME MAC Transition
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R95FM
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirements Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R923CP
Subject: Update of Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Agents HCPCS Codes Applicable to PET Scan Services for Carriers
MM Article #: MM5054
MM Article Release Date: 08/03/2006

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R921CP
Subject: Reporting of Diagnosis Code V06.6 on Influenza Virus and/or Pneumococcal Pneumonia Virus (PPV) Vaccine Claims and Acceptance of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Code 90660 For The Reporting of The Influenza Virus Vaccine
MM Article #: MM5037
MM Article Release Date: 05/11/2006

N/A

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0628
Subject: DME MAC News 1 - DME Medicare Administrative Contractors' Implementation--Information for Suppliers
MM Article #: SE0628
MM Article Release Date: 04/28/2006

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R932CP
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs Physician Election
MM Article #: MM4404
MM Article Release Date: 05/10/2006

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R54NCD
Subject: Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Morbid Obesity
MM Article #: MM5013
MM Article Release Date: 05/18/2006

04/28/2006

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R931CP
Subject: Billing Requirements for Bariatric Surgery for Treatment of Morbid Obesity
MM Article #: MM5013
MM Article Release Date: 05/18/2006

N/A

Tue, 02 May 2006 13:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0632
Subject: Announcing the Release of the Revised CMS-855 Medicare Enrollment Applications
MM Article #: SE0632
MM Article Release Date: 05/03/2006

N/A

Tue, 02 May 2006 13:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0626
Subject: Coverage of Prescription Niacin Products Under Part D for 2006
MM Article #: SE0626
MM Article Release Date: 05/03/2006

04/28/2006

Fri, 05 May 2006 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R46DEMO
Subject: Additional Clarification of CR 3816 Business Requirements
MM Article #: MM5023
MM Article Release Date: 05/03/2006

05/05/2006

Sun, 07 May 2006 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R940CP
Subject: Full Replacement of CR 4349, Hold on Medicare Payments. CR4349 is rescinded
MM Article #: MM5047
MM Article Release Date: 05/10/2006

05/05/2006

Sun, 07 May 2006 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R225OTN
Subject: Requirements for Systems Changes Needed to Generate Unsolicited Responses to the VA
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/05/2006

Sun, 07 May 2006 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R943CP
Subject: Deported Medicare Beneficiaries
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/05/2006

Sun, 07 May 2006 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R938CP
Subject: The Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS
MM Article #: MM5016
MM Article Release Date: 05/10/2005

05/05/2006

Sun, 07 May 2006 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R941CP
Subject: Changes Conforming to CR 3648 Instructions for Therapy Services
MM Article #: MM4014
MM Article Release Date: 05/10/2006

05/05/2006

Sun, 07 May 2006 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R55NCD
Subject: Changes Conforming to CR 3648 Instructions for Therapy Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Tue, 09 May 2006 13:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0633
Subject: Section 1011: Federal Reimbursement of Emergency Health Services Furnished to Undocumented Aliens - An Update
MM Article #: SE0633
MM Article Release Date: 05/10/2006

N/A

Tue, 09 May 2006 13:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0634
Subject: Facilitating Your Medicare Enrollment
MM Article #: SE0634
MM Article Release Date: 05/10/2006

N/A

Wed, 10 May 2006 08:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0631
Subject: Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims
MM Article #: SE0631
MM Article Release Date: 05/11/2006

05/10/2006

Wed, 10 May 2006 15:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R944CP
Subject: Full Replacement of CR 4349, Hold on Medicare Payments. CR4349 is rescinded
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/12/2006

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R950CP
Subject: Realignment of States and Medicare Claims Processing Workload from the Current DMERC Regions A and B to the DME MAC Jurisdictions A and B. This Change Request Rescinds and Replaces Change Request 4002.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/12/2006

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R947CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/12/2006

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R50MSP
Subject: Clarification of Exhaustible Benefits and HIGLAS' Role within Transmittal 20
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/12/2006

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R945CP
Subject: Quarterly Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Printing Cycle
MM Article #: MM5062
MM Article Release Date: 05/18/2006

05/12/2006

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R946CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/12/2006

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R949CP
Subject: Billing Clarification for J2505, Pegfilgrastim
MM Article #: MM4380
MM Article Release Date: 05/22/2006

05/12/2006

Fri, 12 May 2006 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R948CP
Subject: Stage 2 NPI Changes for Transaction 835, and Standard Paper Remittance Advice, and Changes in Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 22 - Remittance Advice
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Tue, 16 May 2006 08:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0635
Subject: Processing of Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Claims with Certain Drug Administration Code Pairs
MM Article #: SE0635
MM Article Release Date: 05/17/2006

04/28/2006

Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R918CP
Subject: General Provider Education for Changes in the Payment for Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rentals for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Based on the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
MM Article #: MM5010
MM Article Release Date: 05/18/2006

05/12/2006

Thu, 18 May 2006 15:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R951CP
Subject: Payment for Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) Post-Approval Extension Studies
MM Article #: MM5088
MM Article Release Date: 05/22/2006

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R37GI
Subject: Scheduled Release for July 2006 Software Programs and Pricing/Coding Files
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R952CP
Subject: Administrative Simplification Compliance Act (ASCA) Review Revisions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R147PI
Subject: Evaluation of LCD Topics for NCD Consideration
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R954CP
Subject: Payment for Evaluation and Management Services Provided During Global Period of Surgery
MM Article #: MM5025
MM Article Release Date: 05/24/2006

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R955CP
Subject: Quarterly Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Printing Cycle
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R956CP
Subject: Payment for Positron Emission Tomography Scans in CMS-Approved Clinical Trials and Coverage With Evidence Development - Use of QR and QV Modifiers
MM Article #: MM5124
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R56NCD
Subject: Pancreas Transplants Alone
MM Article #: MM5093
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/19/2006

Fri, 19 May 2006 14:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R957CP
Subject: Pancreas Transplants Alone (PA)
MM Article #: MM5093
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

04/07/2006

Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R902CP
Subject: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Manual Revision: Clarification of Coding and Payment for Drug Administration
MM Article #: MM4388
MM Article Release Date: 05/23/2006

N/A

Tue, 23 May 2006 09:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0602
Subject: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Seeks Provider Input on Satisfaction with Medicare Fee-for-Service Contractor Services
MM Article #: SE0602
MM Article Release Date: 01/06/2006

05/24/2006

Thu, 25 May 2006 09:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R226OTN
Subject: Allowing Adjustments to Part A and Part B Veterans Administration (VA) Medicare Remittance Advice (MRA) Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 10:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R965CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 12.2, Effective July 1, 2006
MM Article #: MM5064
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 10:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R963CP
Subject: July Update to the 2006 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5102
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R962CP
Subject: July 2006 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications Version 7.2
MM Article #: MM5065
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R52MSP
Subject: Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Bankruptcy/Liquidation Notices
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R967CP
Subject: Modification to the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Claims Selection Criteria and File Transfer Protocols
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R51MSP
Subject: Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Contractor (MSPRC) New Contractor Number
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R960CP
Subject: July 2006 Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (Non-OPPS OCE) Specifications Version 21.3
MM Article #: MM5066
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R15P235
Subject: Chapter 35, Form CMS-2540-96
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R430P19
Subject: The Factors Are Applied On A Calendar Year Basis.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R96FM
Subject: Development of New Report to Capture BIPA and MMA Appeals Data
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R58NCD
Subject: Intestinal and Multi-Visceral Transplantation
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R38GI
Subject: Files Maintenance Program Update to the Internet-Only Manual (IOM)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R966CP
Subject: Intestinal and Multi-Visceral Transplantation
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R148PI
Subject: Medicare Claims System (MCS) Changes to Accept Opt Out Actions From the PECOS Daily Extract File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R961CP
Subject: Home Use of Oxygen in Approved Clinical Trials
MM Article #: MM4389
MM Article Release Date: 06/15/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R57NCD
Subject: Home Use of Oxygen in Approved Clinical Trials
MM Article #: MM4389
MM Article Release Date: 06/15/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R958CP
Subject: Chapter 24 Update to the National Council for Prescription Drug Program (NCPDP) Narrative Portion of Prior Authorization Segment
MM Article #: MM5092
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R959CP
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2006
MM Article #: MM5108
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R968CP
Subject: Chemotherapy Administration and Nonchemotherapy Injection and Infusion Coding and Payment Policy - Update to Pub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual
MM Article #: MM5028
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R97FM
Subject: Collection of Fee-for-Service Payments Made During Periods of Managed Care Enrollment
MM Article #: MM5105
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

05/26/2006

Fri, 26 May 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R227OTN
Subject: National Council of Prescription Drug Programs Coordination of Benefits (COB) Companion Document Update
MM Article #: MM5080
MM Article Release Date: 08/24/2006

05/30/2006

Tue, 30 May 2006 14:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R969CP
Subject: July 2006 Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/30/2006

Tue, 30 May 2006 14:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R970CP
Subject: July 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: MM5121
MM Article Release Date: 06/22/2006

N/A

Wed, 31 May 2006 08:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0638
Subject: Medicare Policy Regarding Collection of Fee-for-Service Payments Made During Periods of Managed Care Enrollment
MM Article #: SE0638
MM Article Release Date: 05/31/2006

06/01/2006

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 09:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R19SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Appendix PP, Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/02/2006

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R972CP
Subject: October 2006 Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/02/2006

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R50BP
Subject: Immunosuppressive Therapy For Kidney Transplant
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/02/2006

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R971CP
Subject: Clarification Regarding Effective Dates for Carrier Claim Adjustments: Denied Replacement Defibrillator Claims Lacking a QR Modifier
MM Article #: MM5104
MM Article Release Date: 08/03/2006

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R229OTN
Subject: Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes for Stage 2 National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R53MSP
Subject: Modifications to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire. This CR Rescinds and Replaces CR 4098
MM Article #: MM5087
MM Article Release Date: 06/15/2006

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R976CP
Subject: Billing of Temporary "C" HCPCS Codes by Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS) Providers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R974CP
Subject: July 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective July 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2006 and April 2006 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5110
MM Article Release Date: 06/28/2006

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R977CP
Subject: Non-Autologous Blood Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
MM Article #: MM5123
MM Article Release Date: 06/28/2006

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R59NCD
Subject: Non-Autologous Blood Derived Products for Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
MM Article #: MM5123
MM Article Release Date: 06/28/2006

N/A

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0639
Subject: MMA - Extension of the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Physician Election Period
MM Article #: SE0639
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2006

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R39GI
Subject: Update-Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Rate Year 2007
MM Article #: MM5129
MM Article Release Date: 06/22/2006

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R978CP
Subject: Update-Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Rate Year 2007
MM Article #: MM5129
MM Article Release Date: 06/22/2006

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R979CP
Subject: Cardiovascular System (Codes 92950-93799
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/09/2006

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R20SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Appendix P "Survey protocol for Long Term Care Facilities Part I"
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/14/2006

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R980CP
Subject: Changes Conforming to CR 3648 Instructions for Therapy Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0637
Subject: Use of the KX Modifier on Claims Submitted to the Fiscal Intermediary When Some Services Exceed the Therapy Caps
MM Article #: SE0637
MM Article Release Date: 06/15/2006

N/A

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0640
Subject: VMS Standard System Unavailability for Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs)
MM Article #: SE0640
MM Article Release Date: 06/15/2006

04/28/2006

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R928CP
Subject: July Quarterly Update for 2006 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
MM Article #: MM5017
MM Article Release Date: 05/03/2006

06/15/2006

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R981CP
Subject: Update-Long Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) Rate Year 2007
MM Article #: MM5202
MM Article Release Date: 06/22/2006

06/16/2006

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R983CP
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/16/2006

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R98FM
Subject: Correction of CROWD Form 5 Reporting for Internet Pilot Carriers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/16/2006

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R984CP
Subject: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Correction for the Caffeine Halothane Contracture Test for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility
MM Article #: MM5113
MM Article Release Date: 06/22/2006

06/16/2006

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R985CP
Subject: Appeals Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/16/2006

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R230OTN
Subject: New Remittance Advice Remark Code Message Used for the Physician's Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/16/2006

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R986CP
Subject: Payment for Islet Cell Transplantation in NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials
MM Article #: MM5140
MM Article Release Date: 06/22/2006

06/16/2006

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R982CP
Subject: New Use of Hospital Issued Notices of Noncoverage (HINNs)
MM Article #: MM5070
MM Article Release Date: 06/29/2006

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R60NCD
Subject: Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
MM Article #: MM5057
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2006

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R992CP
Subject: Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
MM Article #: MM5057
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2006

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R989CP
Subject: Correction to CR 4122: Correction of Typographical Error in the Do Not Forward (DNF) Reports
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R51BP
Subject: Requirements for Diagnostic X-Ray, Diagnostic Laboratory, and Other Diagnostic Tests; Clinical Psychologist Services
MM Article #: MM4400
MM Article Release Date: 06/29/2006

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R990CP
Subject: Medicare Contractor Annual Update of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
MM Article #: MM5142
MM Article Release Date: 06/28/2006

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R987CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
MM Article #: MM5137
MM Article Release Date: 06/29/2006

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R993CP
Subject: Non-Physician Practitioner (NPP) Payment for Care Plan Oversight
MM Article #: MM4374
MM Article Release Date: 06/29/2006

06/23/2006

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R991CP
Subject: Eligibility Rules of Behavior
MM Article #: MM5138
MM Article Release Date: 06/29/2006

N/A

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0643
Subject: Submitting Home Health Requests for Anticipated Payment Under Revised OASIS Reporting Requirements
MM Article #: SE0643
MM Article Release Date: 06/20/2006

N/A

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0646
Subject: Ending the HIPAA Contingency for Remittance Advice
MM Article #: SE0646
MM Article Release Date: 06/29/2006

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R52BP
Subject: Therapy Caps Exception Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R15QIO
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 10, "Confidentiality and Disclosure"
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R150PI
Subject: Re-issuance of Chapter 10, Introduction of Provider Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R16QIO
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 1, "Background and Responsibilities"
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R149PI
Subject: Notification to Provider(s) or Supplier(s) Regarding Postpayment Review Results
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R995CP
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Part C Data Exchange and Data Display Changes
MM Article #: MM5118
MM Article Release Date: 07/05/2006

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R99FM
Subject: Instructions for Medicare Credit Balance Reporting Activities.
MM Article #: MM5084
MM Article Release Date: 07/05/2006

06/30/2006

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R994CP
Subject: Special Issues Associated with the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) for Hospice Providers and Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs)
MM Article #: MM5117
MM Article Release Date: 07/05/2006

N/A

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0636
Subject: Issue with Correct Coding Initiative Code Pair 92526/G0283
MM Article #: SE0636
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2006

07/03/2006

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R100FM
Subject: Collection of Fee-for-Service Payments Made During Periods of Managed Care Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0642
Subject: A/B MAC NEWS #1 - First Contract for a Part A/Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) To Be Awarded in Near Future
MM Article #: SE0642
MM Article Release Date: 07/05/2006

07/07/2006

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R997CP
Subject: Medicare Telehealth Services Update
MM Article #: MM5122
MM Article Release Date: 07/17/2006

07/07/2006

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R53BP
Subject: Medicare Telehealth Services Update
MM Article #: MM5122
MM Article Release Date: 07/17/2006

02/10/2006

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R845CP
Subject: National Council for Prescription Drug Program (NCPDP)Coordination of Benefits (COB)Workaround Instructions
MM Article #: MM4290
MM Article Release Date: 02/14/2006

06/23/2006

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R988CP
Subject: Correction to CR 4136: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: MM5131
MM Article Release Date: 06/28/2006

07/12/2006

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R101FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/14/2006

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R151PI
Subject: Provider Enrollment Appeals Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/14/2006

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R102FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/14/2006

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R999CP
Subject: Non-Physician Practitioner (NPP) Payment for Care Plan Oversight
MM Article #: MM4374
MM Article Release Date: 06/29/2006

N/A

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0647
Subject: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Interrupted Stays
MM Article #: SE0647
MM Article Release Date: 07/17/2006

07/19/2006

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 09:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1000CP
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) to the Medicare Beneficiary Database (MBD) Data Exchange Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R54MSP
Subject: Revision to the contents of the Intent to Refer Demand Packages
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1005CP
Subject: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2007 File Layout
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1001CP
Subject: Modifications to the Common Working File (CWF) Interrupted Stay Edits for Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Claims for Discharges to an Acute Care Hospital
MM Article #: MM5073
MM Article Release Date: 07/26/2006

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R152PI
Subject: Correction of Common Working File (CWF) Edit D903 for Wheelchair and Power Operated Vehicle (POV) Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R55MSP
Subject: Update the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) on Processing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Fully Paid Claims When Condition Code 77 is Not Present on Outpatient and Home Health Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1004CP
Subject: Non-Application of Deductible for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
MM Article #: MM5127
MM Article Release Date: 07/26/2006

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1006CP
Subject: Modification to the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Claims Selection Criteria and File Transfer Protocols
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/21/2006

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R103FM
Subject: Internal Control Requirement Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 10:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0650
Subject: Revised 2006 Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule Files - Correction
MM Article #: SE0650
MM Article Release Date: 07/24/2006

07/28/2006

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1009CP
Subject: Correction to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement if SNF Inpatient Claims are Partially Non-Covered
MM Article #: MM5220
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2006

07/28/2006

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R48DEMO
Subject: Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/28/2006

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R153PI
Subject: The Medicare Claims System (MCS) and The Provider Enrollment System (PES) Changes for the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/28/2006

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R154PI
Subject: Coding Change to MCS to Accept NPI From PECOS Extract File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/28/2006

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1016CP
Subject: Outpatient Therapy - Additional DRA Mandated Service Edit
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/03/2006

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1019CP
Subject: Outpatient Therapy - Additional DRA Mandated Service Edits
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/03/2006

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1021CP
Subject: 2007 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment
MM Article #: MM5237
MM Article Release Date: 08/15/2006

N/A

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0655
Subject: New Site for Medicare Provider Service Toll Free Numbers
MM Article #: SE0655
MM Article Release Date: 08/03/2006

08/04/2006

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R232OTN
Subject: Allowing Veterans Administration (VA) Claims with Various OSCAR Numbers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/04/2006

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R233OTN
Subject: Enhance the Multi Carrier System (MCS) to avoid duplicate payments when a full claim adjustment is performed: Analysis and Design Phase
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/04/2006

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R155PI
Subject: Medically Unlikely Edits (MUE)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/28/2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1008CP
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update for FY 2007
MM Article #: MM5209
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2006

08/11/2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R16P236
Subject: Provider Cost Reporting Forms and Instructions, Chapter 36, Form CMS-2552-96
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/11/2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1025CP
Subject: Revised Home Health Advance Beneficiary Notice
MM Article #: MM5009
MM Article Release Date: 08/23/2006

08/11/2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1028CP
Subject: Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/11/2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1026CP
Subject: Medicare Telehealth Services
MM Article #: MM5201
MM Article Release Date: 09/08/2006

08/11/2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1027CP
Subject: Clarifications and Additions to Chapter 19, Indian Health Services (IHS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/11/2006

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1029CP
Subject: Schedule for Completing the Calendar Year 2007 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/11/2006

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R104FM
Subject: Updated Procedures for AC Communication with RAC
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/04/2006

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1023CP
Subject: Update To The Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index and the Hospice Pricer For FY 2007
MM Article #: MM5254
MM Article Release Date: 08/15/2006

N/A

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0656
Subject: End of Contingency for Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) - Action
MM Article #: SE0656
MM Article Release Date: 08/15/2006

N/A

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0652
Subject: Medicare Part B versus Part D Drug Coverage Determinations
MM Article #: SE0652
MM Article Release Date: 08/15/2006

08/18/2006

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1036CP
Subject: Updates to Chapter 10 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/18/2006

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1035CP
Subject: Updating Publication 100-04, Chapter 30 Regarding the CD ROM Initiative for the Annual "Dear Doctor" Mailing
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/18/2006

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1033CP
Subject: Revise Chapters 22 and 24 to delete references to free downloads of X12 implementation guides adopted as HIPAA standards from Washington Publishing Company (WPC)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/18/2006

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1032CP
Subject: Correction to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Coding File
MM Article #: MM5103
MM Article Release Date: 08/21/2006

N/A

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0657
Subject: Transitional Use of Medicare Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Resupply Option and the J2 Modifier
MM Article #: SE0657
MM Article Release Date: 08/21/2006

N/A

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0660
Subject: Reminder - Medicare Provides Coverage for Diabetes Screening Tests for Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries
MM Article #: SE0660
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/18/2006

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1031CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update
MM Article #: MM5212
MM Article Release Date: 08/23/2006

N/A

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0661
Subject: Mass Adjustment of 22x & 23x Bill Types Containing Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) G0008, G0009 & G0010 with Dates of Service July 1, 2006, and Greater
MM Article #: SE0661
MM Article Release Date: 08/24/2006

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1040CP
Subject: Clarifications and Additions to Chapter 19, Indian Health Services (IHS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1038CP
Subject: The Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Eligibility File Claims Recovery Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1037CP
Subject: October Quarterly Update for 2006 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
MM Article #: MM5255
MM Article Release Date: 09/06/2006

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R105FM
Subject: Benefits Payable Survey and Trending Analysis Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R106FM
Subject: Collection of Fee-for-Service Payments Made During Periods of Managed Care Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1041CP
Subject: Change in Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for Renal Dialysis Facilities and Hospitals Billing for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Related Epoetin Alfa (EPO) Effective January 1, 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1042CP
Subject: Clarification on Billing Requirements for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Concurrent With the Placement of an Investigational or FDA-Approved Carotid Stent
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/25/2006

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R157PI
Subject: Evidence of Medical Necessity: Wheelchair and Power-Operated Vehicle (POV) Claims (Clarification of CR 3952, Transmittal 128, Dated October 28, 2005)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/25/2006

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1043CP
Subject: Revisions to the EPO/ Aranesp Monitoring Policy
MM Article #: MM5251
MM Article Release Date: 08/31/2006

N/A

Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0662
Subject: CMS Announces Outreach Conferences for Section 1011 (of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003): Federal Reimbursement of Emergency Health Services Furnished to Undocumented Aliens
MM Article #: SE0662
MM Article Release Date: 08/30/2006

N/A

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0658
Subject: Medicare Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Additions to Approved CAP Vendor's Drug List Effective October 1, 2006; Information On Price File Updates
MM Article #: SE0658
MM Article Release Date: 08/31/2006

09/01/2006

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R7P238
Subject: Chapter 38, Hospice Cost Report, Form CMS 1984-99 to capture and identify continuous care costs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/01/2006

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1048CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/01/2006

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1046CP
Subject: Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component (TC) of Physician Pathology Services
MM Article #: MM5210
MM Article Release Date: 09/06/2006

09/01/2006

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1045CP
Subject: October 2006 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 7.3
MM Article #: MM5244
MM Article Release Date: 09/06/2006

09/01/2006

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1047CP
Subject: October Update to the 2006 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5272
MM Article Release Date: 10/11/2006

09/07/2006

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1050CP
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for October 2006
MM Article #: MM5293
MM Article Release Date: 09/14/2006

09/08/2006

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1054CP
Subject: Reporting of Taxonomy Codes to Identify Provider Subparts on Institutional Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/08/2006

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1052CP
Subject: Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/08/2006

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1053CP
Subject: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes for FY 2007
MM Article #: MM5273
MM Article Release Date: 10/05/2006

09/08/2006

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R18COM
Subject: Provider Customer Service Program
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/11/2006

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R236OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for Jurisdiction 3 Part AB Medicare Administrative Services (MAC) Workload
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/11/2006

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1055CP
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) - Creation of Automated Tables for Provider Information, Expansion of CAP Fee Schedule File Layout, and Additional Instructions for Claims Received from Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) Beneficiaries
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/19/2006

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R953CP
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) - Creation of Automated Tables for Provider Information, Expansion of CAP Fee Schedule File Layout, and Additional Instructions for Claims Received from Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) Beneficiaries
MM Article #: MM5079
MM Article Release Date: 05/24/2006

09/15/2006

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R54BP
Subject: Clarification/Update to Chapter 8, Pub. 100-02
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/15/2006

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R40GI
Subject: Scheduled Release for October 2006 Software Programs and Pricing/Coding Files
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/15/2006

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R237OTN
Subject: New Contractor Number for the Jurisdiction D DME MAC Workload for Noridian Administrative Services, LLC
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/15/2006

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1056CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 12.3, Effective October 1, 2006
MM Article #: MM5258
MM Article Release Date: 09/18/2006

09/15/2006

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1057CP
Subject: Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0666
Subject: Medicare Provider Feedback Town Hall Meeting
MM Article #: SE0666
MM Article Release Date: 09/18/2006

09/18/2006

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1061CP
Subject: October 2006 Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor Specifications Version 22.0
MM Article #: MM5256
MM Article Release Date: 10/11/2006

09/18/2006

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1060CP
Subject: October 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: MM5304
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2006

07/28/2006

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1007CP
Subject: Change in Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for Renal Dialysis Facilities and Hospitals Billing for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Related Epoetin Alfa (EPO) Effective January 1, 2007
MM Article #: MM5216
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2006

N/A

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0667
Subject: 2006 - 2007 INFLUENZA (FLU) SEASON RESOURCES FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
MM Article #: SE0667
MM Article Release Date: 09/20/2006

09/22/2006

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1065CP
Subject: Disabling the Revenue/HCPCS Consistency Edit Codes in the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/22/2006

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1062CP
Subject: Termination of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code G0107, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT), 1-3 Simultaneous Determinations
MM Article #: MM5292
MM Article Release Date: 09/26/2006

09/22/2006

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R107FM
Subject: Instructions for Conducting In-House Audits and Revision to Part II Acceptability Checklist Requirements
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/22/2006

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1063CP
Subject: Ending the Contingency Plan for Remittance Advice and Charging for PC Print, Medicare Remit Easy Print, and Duplicate Remittance Advice
MM Article #: MM5308
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2006

09/22/2006

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1066CP
Subject: October 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2006, and Revisions to April 2006 and July 2006 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/15/2006

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1059CP
Subject: October 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2006, April 2006 and July 2006 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5270
MM Article Release Date: 09/25/2006

N/A

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0668
Subject: CMS Announces Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Redetermination Information
MM Article #: SE0668
MM Article Release Date: 09/26/2006

09/26/2006

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R160PI
Subject: Complaint Screening
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0672
Subject: Clarification of Requirements for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)for Part B Drugs and Biologicals
MM Article #: SE0672
MM Article Release Date: 09/29/2006

09/29/2006

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R239OTN
Subject: Communications Infrastructure Testing
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/29/2006

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R238OTN
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) and Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/29/2006

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R162PI
Subject: Coding Change to MCS to Accept NPI From PECOS Extract File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/29/2006

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R161PI
Subject: Update the Common Working File (CWF) Consistency, Utilization and A/B Crossover Edit Requirements to Use National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) in Place of Unique Physician Identification Numbers (UPINs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/29/2006

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1068CP
Subject: 2007 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)
MM Article #: MM5283
MM Article Release Date: 10/02/2006

09/29/2006

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R163PI
Subject: Transition of Medical Review Educational Activities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/29/2006

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R164PI
Subject: Update the Common Working File (CWF) Duplicate Edits, Utilization Error Codes, Paid Claims History List (PCHL) and Part B Claims (HUBC) Screens to Use National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) in Place of Unique Physician Identification Numbers (UPINs).
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/25/2006

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 11:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1067CP
Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes
MM Article #: MM5276
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2006

10/06/2006

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1075CP
Subject: 2007 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS)Annual Update Reminder
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/06/2006

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1072CP
Subject: Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Outlier Reconciliation Technical Corrections
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/06/2006

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1073CP
Subject: Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospital Payment Rates for Calendar Year 2006
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/06/2006

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 16:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R165PI
Subject: Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) Adoption or Rejection of Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Recommended by Durable Medical Equipment Program Safeguard Contractors (DME PSCs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0674
Subject: Holding of Pancreas Transplant Alone (PA) Claims - Amendment to MLN Matters Article MM5093
MM Article #: NSE0674
MM Article Release Date: 10/05/2006

10/06/2006

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R241OTN
Subject: Update to the Medicare Part B 835 Flat File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/01/2006

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1049CP
Subject: Update to the Place of Service (POS) Code Set to Add a Code for Prison/Correctional Facility
MM Article #: MM4316
MM Article Release Date: 10/12/2006

10/12/2006

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R108FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments 1st Qtr. FY 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/13/2006

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R56MSP
Subject: Updating the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Manual for Consistency on Instructing Part A Contactors on Handling MSP Claims with Condition Code (cc) 08.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/13/2006

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1078CP
Subject: Updating the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Manual for Consistency on Instructing Part A Contactors on Handling MSP Claims with Condition Code (cc) 08.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/13/2006

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1077CP
Subject: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Media Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/13/2006

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1076CP
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)Instructions on Special CAP Appeals Requirements and Delivery of Dispute Resolution Services
MM Article #: MM5207
MM Article Release Date: 11/08/2006

N/A

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0671
Subject: "";Own Your Future"";: Long-Term Care (LTC) Campaign
MM Article #: SE0671
MM Article Release Date: 10/20/2006

10/20/2006

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1080CP
Subject: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Medicare Beneficiary Data for Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Hospitals
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/20/2006

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1079CP
Subject: Changes to the Process for Recovering Medicare Payments for Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Claims Failing to Report Prior Hospitalizations
MM Article #: MM5085
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2006

10/20/2006

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1081CP
Subject: Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Media Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/20/2006

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R21SOMA
Subject: Revised Appendix P & Appendix PP-New Tag F334
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R41GI
Subject: Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2007
MM Article #: MM5345
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2006

10/27/2006

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R242OTN
Subject: National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Infusion Pump Exception Guidance Pub. 100-04, Chapter 1, Part 4, Section 280.14
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R109FM
Subject: Claims Accounts Receivable - Clarification to CR 3963
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R110FM
Subject: Waiving Reporting Requirements on the CMS-2592 Report in Fiscal Year 2007 Due to Funding Constraints
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1086CP
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1082CP
Subject: Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement
MM Article #: MM5356
MM Article Release Date: 11/03/2006

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1090CP
Subject: Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Format Changes for Jurisdiction 3 A/B MAC Transition
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1089CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1091CP
Subject: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Medicare Beneficiary Data for Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Hospitals
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1092CP
Subject: File Descriptions and Instructions for Retrieving the 2007 Fee Schedules and HCPCS through CMS Mainframe Telecommunication System.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R244OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for Part A for the States of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming in Jurisdiction 3 Part AB Medicare Administrative Services (MAC) Workload
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R111FM
Subject: Status Codes for Financial Reporting of Debts Once the MMA Section 935 Appeal Process Has Been Completed
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 14:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R245OTN
Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medicare-equivalent Remittance Advice (MRA) Project: Continued Use of Professional Legacy Provider Numbers After National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) Are Fully Implemented
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1093CP
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 2007
MM Article #: MM5384
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2006

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 15:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1094CP
Subject: Update To The Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index and the Hospice Pricer For FY 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1095CP
Subject: Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Carriers
MM Article #: MM4276
MM Article Release Date: 11/14/2006

10/31/2006

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R168PI
Subject: DMEPOS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS) Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) for Purchases: Form CMS-848
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/18/2006

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R156PI
Subject: Evidence of Medical Necessity: Wheelchair and Power-Operated Vehicle (POV) Claims (Clarification of CR 3952, Transmittal 128, Dated October 28, 2005)
MM Article #: MM5128
MM Article Release Date: 08/25/2006

10/06/2006

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R166PI
Subject: DMEPOS Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS) Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) for Purchases: Form CMS-848
MM Article #: MM5107
MM Article Release Date: 10/11/2006

11/02/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1099CP
Subject: New Edits Established to Enforce Proper Transfer Coding and Payment in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS) Claims
MM Article #: MM5354
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2006

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1101CP
Subject: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R247OTN
Subject: Returning Paper Claims Received From Clearinghouses
MM Article #: MM5341
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2006

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R56BP
Subject: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R248OTN
Subject: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Interface in the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS)
MM Article #: MM5374
MM Article Release Date: 12/04/2006

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1102CP
Subject: Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) for CY 2007
MM Article #: MM5358
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2006

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R169PI
Subject: Update the MCS System to Validate National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) in Place of Unique Physician Identification Numbers (UPINs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1074CP
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2007 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1103CP
Subject: Reporting and Payment of No-Cost Devices Furnished by Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Hospitals
MM Article #: MM5263
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2006

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1104CP
Subject: Uniform Billing (UB-04) Implementation
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1030CP
Subject: Policy Changes to the Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Calculation of Hospital Outpatient Payment System (OPPS) and Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) Cost to Charge Ratios (CCRs).
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/03/2006

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R170PI
Subject: Transition of Medical Review Educational Activities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/08/2006

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R57BP
Subject: Clarification/Update to Chapter 8, Pub. 100-02
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1105CP
Subject: Swing Bed Hospital Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R59BP
Subject: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R58BP
Subject: Swing Bed Hospital Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 14:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R42GI
Subject: Swing Bed Hospital Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 15:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1083CP
Subject: Release of a Separate File Containing the Payment Cap for the Technical Component (TC) of Imaging Procedures for Disclosure
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1110CP
Subject: Excluding Sanctioned Provider Claims from the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1111CP
Subject: Clarification on Billing for Cryosurgery of the Prostate Gland
MM Article #: MM5376
MM Article Release Date: 11/14/2006

11/13/2006

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R173PI
Subject: Update to Chapter 10 Medicare Provider/Supplier Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2006

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1107CP
Subject: Notification and Testing of an Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) for the July 2007 Release
MM Article #: MM5344
MM Article Release Date: 11/16/2006

N/A

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0665
Subject: Multiple Procedure Reduction on the Technical Component (TC) of Certain Diagnostic Imaging Procedures and Cap on the TC of Imaging Procedures
MM Article #: SE0665
MM Article Release Date: 11/16/2006

11/17/2006

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R174PI
Subject: Transition of Medical Review Educational Activities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/17/2006

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R250OTN
Subject: PECOS to FISS Interface Via Extract File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/17/2006

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1113CP
Subject: Implementation of an Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
MM Article #: MM5235
MM Article Release Date: 11/20/2006

08/01/2006

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R49DEMO
Subject: Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration
MM Article #: MM5205
MM Article Release Date: 08/24/2006

09/29/2006

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1070CP
Subject: New 2007 Current Procedural Terminology Mammography Codes
MM Article #: MM5327
MM Article Release Date: 11/30/2006

11/24/2006

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 10:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R176PI
Subject: Various Benefit Integrity (BI) Revisions to Chapter 4
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/24/2006

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R175PI
Subject: Division of Provider and Supplier Enrollment Issued Revocations
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/24/2006

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1118CP
Subject: Reasonable Charge Update for 2007 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, and Certain Intraocular Lenses
MM Article #: MM5382
MM Article Release Date: 11/30/2006

11/24/2006

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R61BP
Subject: Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2007
MM Article #: MM5407
MM Article Release Date: 12/07/2006

11/24/2006

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 13:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1119CP
Subject: Installation of the January Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Software Containing Customer Information Control System (CICS) Formatting
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/24/2006

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 13:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1120CP
Subject: Additional Provider Education for Upcoming Changes in Payment for Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rentals for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Based on the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA)of 2005
MM Article #: MM5370
MM Article Release Date: 11/30/2006

N/A

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0677
Subject: Medicare Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP): Do Not Bill a Prescription Order More Than Once
MM Article #: SE0677
MM Article Release Date: 11/24/2006

12/01/2006

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R177PI
Subject: Update the VMS System to Validate National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) in Place of Unique Physician Identification Numbers (UPINs).
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/08/2006

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R431PR1
Subject: Section 2231, Regional Medicare Swing-Bed-Rates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/08/2006

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R252OTN
Subject: Additional Codes for Physician Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/08/2006

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1123CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/08/2006

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1122CP
Subject: 2007 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
MM Article #: MM5362
MM Article Release Date: 12/11/2006

12/08/2006

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1125CP
Subject: Fee Schedule Update for 2007 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies
MM Article #: MM5417
MM Article Release Date: 12/11/2006

11/24/2006

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R61NCD
Subject: Cavernous Nerves Electrical Stimulation with Penile Plethysmography
MM Article #: MM5294
MM Article Release Date: 12/04/2006

12/08/2006

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1124CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 13.0, Effective January 1, 2007
MM Article #: MM5422
MM Article Release Date: 12/11/2006

12/08/2006

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1126CP
Subject: Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases
MM Article #: MM5435
MM Article Release Date: 12/12/2006

12/08/2006

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R178PI
Subject: Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs)
MM Article #: MM5402
MM Article Release Date: 12/15/2006

12/15/2006

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R179PI
Subject: Revised Medical Review Timeliness and Reopening Requirements for Medical Review
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/15/2006

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1129CP
Subject: January 2007 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2007, and Revisions to April 2006, July 2006, and October 2006 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5413
MM Article Release Date: 12/18/2006

12/15/2006

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R22SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Appendix P and PP
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/15/2006

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R253OTN
Subject: Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Update for Calendar Year (CY) 2007
MM Article #: MM5423
MM Article Release Date: 12/19/2006

09/29/2006

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1069CP
Subject: Reopenings and Revisions of Claim Determinations and Decisions
MM Article #: MM4147
MM Article Release Date: 11/01/2006

11/01/2006

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R50DEMO
Subject: Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration (Second Phase of Implementation)
MM Article #: M5359
MM Article Release Date: 11/20/2006

12/19/2006

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1133CP
Subject: Reporting of Taxonomy Codes to Identify Provider Subparts on Institutional Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/22/2006

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R254OTN
Subject: Provision of Data for the Care Management for High Cost Beneficiaries Demonstration from Selected FIs, Carriers, and DME MAC Contractors
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/22/2006

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R255OTN
Subject: Provider Migration
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/22/2006

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R180PI
Subject: Sources of Data for PSCs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/22/2006

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1142CP
Subject: DMERC Claim Modifiers for Upgrades
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/15/2006

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1128CP
Subject: January 2007 Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 22.1
MM Article #: MM5437
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2006

12/22/2006

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1135CP
Subject: Correction of Instructions for Calculating IRF Compliance Percentage Threshold
MM Article #: MM5303
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2006

12/29/2006

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R112FM
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirements Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1139CP
Subject: January 2007 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes and OPPS PRICER Logic Changes and Instructions for Updating the Outpatient Provider Specific File (OPSF)
MM Article #: MM5438
MM Article Release Date: 01/10/2007

02/15/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R47BP
Subject: Therapy Caps Exception Process
MM Article #: MM4364
MM Article Release Date: 02/16/2006

12/29/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1145CP
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Cap Exceptions Process for Calendar Year (CY) 2007
MM Article #: MM5478
MM Article Release Date: 01/08/2007

12/29/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R181PI
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Cap Exceptions Process for Calendar Year (CY) 2007
MM Article #: MM5478
MM Article Release Date: 01/08/2007

11/09/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1106CP
Subject: Therapy Cap Clarifications
MM Article #: MM5271
MM Article Release Date: 11/14/2006

11/09/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R171PI
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Cap Clarifications
MM Article #: MM5271
MM Article Release Date: 11/14/2006

11/09/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R60BP
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Cap Clarifications
MM Article #: MM5271
MM Article Release Date: 11/14/2006

02/15/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R140PI
Subject: Therapy Caps Exception Process
MM Article #: MM4364
MM Article Release Date: 02/16/2006

10/27/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1088CP
Subject: Instructions for the Coordination of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) claims for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)
MM Article #: MM5332
MM Article Release Date: 01/08/2007

02/15/2006

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R855CP
Subject: Therapy Caps Exception Process
MM Article #: MM4364
MM Article Release Date: 02/16/2006

11/09/2006

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1109CP
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Common Working File (CWF) Edit Bypass Instructons for Hospital Emergency Room (ER) Services Spanning Multiple Service Dates
MM Article #: MM5389
MM Article Release Date: 12/21/2006

12/29/2006

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R63BP
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Cap Exceptions Process for Calendar Year (CY) 2007
MM Article #: MM5478
MM Article Release Date: 01/08/2007

08/18/2006

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1034CP
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) - Claim Processing for Not Otherwise Classified (NOC) Drugs
MM Article #: MM5259
MM Article Release Date: 12/11/2006

12/22/2006

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1137CP
Subject: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Teaching Status Adjustment
MM Article #: MM5325
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2006

12/15/2006

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R63NCD
Subject: Cardiac Output Monitoring by Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance (TEB)
MM Article #: MM5414
MM Article Release Date: 12/18/2006

10/27/2006

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1087CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
MM Article #: MM5346
MM Article Release Date: 12/19/2006

12/15/2006

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1130CP
Subject: anuary 2007 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 8.0
MM Article #: MM5425
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2006

02/01/2006

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R203OTN
Subject: Revision for PPS Payment for Blood Clotting Factor Administered to Hemophilia Inpatients
MM Article #: MM4311
MM Article Release Date: 02/06/2006

N/A

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0678
Subject: Payment for Part D Vaccines under the Medicare Drug Benefit (Part D)
MM Article #: SE0678
MM Article Release Date: 12/06/2006

N/A

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0678
Subject: Payment for Part D Vaccines under the Medicare Drug Benefit (Part D)
MM Article #: SE0678
MM Article Release Date: 12/06/2006

10/27/2006

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1084CP
Subject: Line Item Billing Requirement for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Claims
MM Article #: MM5039
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2006

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0663
Subject: Notifying Medicare Patients about Lifetime Reserve Days (LRDs)
MM Article #: SE0663
MM Article Release Date: 10/11/2006

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0681
Subject: Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) and Medicare Advantage (MA) Eligibility System Issues
MM Article #: SE0681
MM Article Release Date: 12/29/2006

09/22/2006

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R159PI
Subject: New DMEPOS Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and DME Information Forms (DIFS) for Claims Processing.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/27/2006

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R167PI
Subject: New DMEPOS Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and DME Information Forms (DIFS) for Claims Processing.
MM Article #: MM4296
MM Article Release Date: 02/17/2006

10/27/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R243OTN
Subject: Reporting the National Provider Identifier (NPI) on Physician Claims for Diagnostic Services Purchased Outside of the Local Carrier's Jurisdiction
MM Article #: MM5289
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2006

08/04/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1024CP
Subject: Reporting of Taxonomy Codes to Identify Provider Subparts on Institutional Claims
MM Article #: MM5243
MM Article Release Date: 08/17/2006

N/A

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0659
Subject: Important Guidance Regarding National Provider Identifier (NPI) Usage in Medicare Claims
MM Article #: SE0659
MM Article Release Date: 08/21/2006

11/24/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1116CP
Subject: Revised American National Standards Institute X12N 837 Institutional Health Care Claim Companion Document
MM Article #: MM5334
MM Article Release Date: 11/30/2006

07/28/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1010CP
Subject: Additional Requirements Necessary to Implement the Revised Health Insurance Claim Form CMS-1500 (08/05)
MM Article #: MM5060
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2006

09/08/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1051CP
Subject: Claims Submission Instructions for Institutional Providers Billing Vaccine Claims In Cases Where a National Provider Identifier (NPI) is Not Available
MM Article #: MM4239
MM Article Release Date: 09/22/2006

11/09/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1108CP
Subject: Reporting of Taxonomy Codes to Identify Provider Subparts on Institutional Claims
MM Article #: MM5243
MM Article Release Date: 11/14/2006

11/22/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1114CP
Subject: Reporting of Taxonomy Codes to Identify Provider Subparts on Institutional Claims
MM Article #: MM5243
MM Article Release Date: 12/20/2006

09/15/2006

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1058CP
Subject: Additional Requirements Necessary to Implement the Revised Health Insurance Claim Form CMS-1500 (08/05)
MM Article #: MM5060
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2006

N/A

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0608
Subject: NPI - Medicare Policy on Subpart Designation
MM Article #: SE0608
MM Article Release Date: 02/24/2006

02/01/2006

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R204OTN
Subject: Stage 1 Use and Editing of National Provider Identifier Numbers Received in Electronic Data Interchange Transactions, via Direct Data Entry Screens, or on Paper Claim Forms
MM Article #: MM4320
MM Article Release Date: 02/23/2006

06/30/2006

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R996CP
Subject: Stage 2 NPI Changes for Transaction 835, and Standard Paper Remittance Advice, and Changes in Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 22 - Remittance Advice
MM Article #: MM5081
MM Article Release Date: 07/20/2006

11/03/2006

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1100CP
Subject: Jurisdiction for Ambulance Supplier Claims
MM Article #: MM5203
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2006

02/01/2006

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R827CP
Subject: Use of 12X Type of Bill (TOB) for Billing Screening Mammography, Screening Pelvic Examinations, and Screening Pap Smears
MM Article #: MM4243
MM Article Release Date: 03/23/2006

12/22/2006

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1140CP
Subject: Medicare Payment for Preadministration-Related Services Associated with IVIG Administration-Payment Extended through CY 2007
MM Article #: MM5428
MM Article Release Date: 12/29/2006

04/28/2006

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R916CP
Subject: Correct Reporting of Diagnosis Codes on Screening Mammography Claims
MM Article #: MM5050
MM Article Release Date: 05/03/2006

07/28/2006

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1011CP
Subject: Instructions for Reporting Hospice Services in Greater Line Item Detail
MM Article #: MM5245
MM Article Release Date: 09/08/2006

06/09/2006

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R975CP
Subject: Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims Processing Manual Clarification
MM Article #: MM5026
MM Article Release Date: 05/09/2006

05/05/2006

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R942CP
Subject: Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims Processing Manual Clarification
MM Article #: MM5026
MM Article Release Date: 05/10/2006

07/28/2006

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1013CP
Subject: Update of HCPCS Codes and Payments for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) and File Names, Descriptions and Instructions for Retrieving the 2007 ASC HCPCS Additions, Deletions and Master Listing
MM Article #: MM5211
MM Article Release Date: 12/04/2006

12/20/2006

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1134CP
Subject: Update of HCPCS Codes and Payments for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) and File Names, Descriptions and Instructions for Retrieving the 2007 ASC HCPCS Additions, Deletions and Master Listing
MM Article #: MM5211
MM Article Release Date: 12/04/2006

09/29/2006

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R55BP
Subject: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
MM Article #: MM5204
MM Article Release Date: 10/02/2006

03/02/2006

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R142PI
Subject: New DMEPOS Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and DME MAC Information Forms (DIFS) for Claims Processing
MM Article #: MM4296
MM Article Release Date: 02/17/2006

02/10/2006

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R138PI
Subject: New DMEPOS Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and DME MAC Information Forms (DIFS) for Claims Processing.
MM Article #: MM4296
MM Article Release Date: 02/17/2006

07/28/2006

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1018CP
Subject: Uniform Billing (UB-04) Implementation
MM Article #: MM5072
MM Article Release Date: 08/03/2006