2007 MLN Matters Articles

01/03/2007

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: JA0003
Subject: CMS 270/271 (Eligibility) Extranet Transactions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/05/2007

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R259OTN
Subject: Additional Codes for Physician Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/11/2007

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R113FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments-2nd Qtr. FY 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1154CP
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R182PI
Subject: Medicaid State Agencies
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1153CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1156CP
Subject: Revised Medicare Zip Code File to Download
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/19/2007

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R64BP
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/19/2007

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R23SOMA
Subject: Federal Minimum Qualifications Standards
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/24/2007

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R183PI
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

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R24SOMA
Subject: Sunset of the Policies for Provider Nominations for an Intermediary and the Provider Requests for a Change of Intermediary
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R184PI
Subject: Revisions for MACs and PSCs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R115FM
Subject: Clarification of the Protocol for Estimating Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Form CMS-H/M751A/B, Status of Accounts Receivable
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R114FM
Subject: Reporting Requirements for Crossover Claims Transmitted to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC) under the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R186PI
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

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R188PI
Subject: Accrediation Quality Standards for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R187PI
Subject: Implementation of New Compliance Standards for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs).
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R185PI
Subject: Updating Financial Reporting Requirements for Workload and Cost Associated With the Return of Demand Bills.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R262OTN
Subject: Invalid Managed Care Informational Unsolicited Responses (MCIURs) from CWF
MM Article #: MM5507
MM Article Release Date: 01/31/2007

01/31/2007

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R116FM
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirements Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/02/2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1169CP
Subject: Revision of Editing to Ensure Demand Bills Remain Identifiable in Claims History After Processing
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/02/2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1171CP
Subject: Revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Disclosure Format
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/26/2007

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1188CP
Subject: April Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5528
MM Article Release Date: 03/02/2007

03/23/2007

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R266OTN
Subject: New Contractor Number for CIGNA Government Services, LLC-Jurisdiction C DME MAC Workload
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/23/2007

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R191PI
Subject: Provider/Supplier Enrollment Approval Letters
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R273OTN
Subject: Discontinuing the Application of Outpatient Frequency of Billing Edits to Roster Bills
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/06/2007

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1282CP
Subject: Medicare Contractors Use of the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Problem Inquiry Request Form to Identify and Send COBA Related Issues to the COB Contractor
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/06/2007

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R215PI
Subject: Implementation of Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) Access to VIPS Medicare Shared System (VMS) Medical Review (MR) Functions at DME MACs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/09/2007

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1184CP
Subject: Consolidation of Data Processing for Part A
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/13/2007

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R117FM
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirements Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/10/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1150CP
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: 01/12/2007

01/12/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1155CP
Subject: January 2007 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 8.0
MM Article #: MM5425
MM Article Release Date: 01/16/2007

01/26/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1164CP
Subject: Coding Change for Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
MM Article #: MM5462
MM Article Release Date: 01/31/2007

02/23/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1186CP
Subject: Changes to Chapter 30 - Updates to Amount in Controversy Requirement and Correction of Appeals Terminology
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/23/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R190PI
Subject: General Background Information on Certified Providers and Certified Suppliers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/23/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1185CP
Subject: Ambulance Fee Schedule - Medical Conditions List - Manualization Revisions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/10/2007

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R218PI
Subject: Provider Enrollment Manual Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/23/2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R65NCD
Subject: INDEPENDENCE iBOT 4000 Mobility System
MM Article #: MM5372
MM Article Release Date: 02/27/2007

02/23/2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R66BP
Subject: Services Not Provided Within United States
MM Article #: MM5427
MM Article Release Date: 02/27/2007

08/17/2007

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R26SOMA
Subject: Revised Appendix P and Appendix PP New Tag F373
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/17/2007

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1317CP
Subject: 2008 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 #: MM5696
MM Article Release Date: 08/20/2007

03/02/2007

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1191CP
Subject: Type of Service (TOS) Corrections
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/09/2007

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1182CP
Subject: April Quarterly Update to 2007 Annual Update of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
MM Article #: MM5502
MM Article Release Date: 02/12/2007

08/24/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1322CP
Subject: Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospital Payment Rates for Calendar Year 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/24/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R220PI
Subject: Various Medical Review Clarifications
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/24/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R290OTN
Subject: New Contractor Workload Number for Trispan Missouri Part A Data
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/05/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1147CP
Subject: Intracranial Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) With Stenting
MM Article #: MM5432
MM Article Release Date: 01/11/2007

01/05/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R64NCD
Subject: Intracranial Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) with Stenting
MM Article #: MM5432
MM Article Release Date: 01/11/2007

N/A

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0680
Subject: The New HHS National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Website
MM Article #: SE0680
MM Article Release Date: 01/04/2007

N/A

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0702
Subject: Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey: Make Your Voice Heard!
MM Article #: SE0702
MM Article Release Date: 01/10/2007

03/09/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1199CP
Subject: April 2007 Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 22.2
MM Article #: MM5523
MM Article Release Date: 03/12/2007

03/09/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1200CP
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for April 2007
MM Article #: MM5514
MM Article Release Date: 03/12/2007

03/09/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1201CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 13.1, Effective April 1, 2007
MM Article #: MM5492
MM Article Release Date: 03/12/2007

02/02/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1173CP
Subject: Timeliness Standards for Processing Other-Than-Clean Claims
MM Article #: MM5355
MM Article Release Date: 02/06/2007

01/10/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R52DEMO
Subject: Chiropractic Demonstration 2007 Rate Change
MM Article #: MM5396
MM Article Release Date: 01/12/2007

01/19/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1160CP
Subject: Colorectal Cancer Screening Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy Coinsurance Payment Chang
MM Article #: MM5387
MM Article Release Date: 01/23/2007

01/12/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R260OTN
Subject: Enhance MCS to Avoid Duplicate Payments When a Full Claim Adjustment is Performed. This CR rescinds and fully replaces CR 3878.
MM Article #: MM5424
MM Article Release Date: 01/16/2007

01/19/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1157CP
Subject: Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Carriers (Final Phase)
MM Article #: MM5441
MM Article Release Date: 01/23/2007

01/05/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1148CP
Subject: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 Changes to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component (TC) of Physician Pathology Services
MM Article #: MM5468
MM Article Release Date: 01/10/2007

01/26/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1163CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
MM Article #: MM5456
MM Article Release Date: 01/31/2007

02/02/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1180CP
Subject: Outpatient Clinical Laboratory Tests Furnished by Hospitals With Fewer Than 50 Beds in Qualified Rural Areas
MM Article #: MM5493
MM Article Release Date: 02/06/2007

02/02/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1170CP
Subject: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) for Oncology Treatment Payment Adjustment
MM Article #: MM5470
MM Article Release Date: 02/06/2007

01/26/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1168CP
Subject: Direct Billing and Payment for Non- Physician Practitioner Services Furnished to Hospital Inpatients and Outpatients
MM Article #: MM5221
MM Article Release Date: 02/07/2007

01/24/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1161CP
Subject: Additional Changes to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5498
MM Article Release Date: 01/31/2007

04/20/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R119FM
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0707
Subject: Overview of Medicare Podiatry Services
MM Article #: SE0707
MM Article Release Date: 02/22/2007

06/08/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R123FM
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/31/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1329CP
Subject: Modification to the Timeliness Requirements for Contractors Forwarding Reconsideration Requests Submitted to the Wrong Contractor
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/31/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1327CP
Subject: Schedule for Completing the Calendar Year (CY) 2008 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Process--(For Informational Purposes Only)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/09/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R264OTN
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

03/16/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1205CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File - July 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/31/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R130FM
Subject: Revisions of the CROWD Report
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/31/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1332CP
Subject: Transitioning the Mandatory Medigap (Claim-Based) Crossover Process to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/09/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1203CP
Subject: April Quarterly Update for 2007 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
MM Article #: MM5537
MM Article Release Date: 03/12/2007

05/18/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1242CP
Subject: Transitioning the Mandatory Medigap ("";Claim-Based"";) Crossover Process to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC)
MM Article #: MM5601
MM Article Release Date: 05/30/2007

08/30/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1326CP
Subject: October Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5714
MM Article Release Date: 09/04/2007

03/16/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1204CP
Subject: April 2007 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective April 1, 2007, and Revisions to the January 2007 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5517
MM Article Release Date: 03/17/2007

08/17/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1333CP
Subject: Ambulance: New Remark Code for Denying Separately Billed Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/06/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R73NCD
Subject: Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/06/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R221PI
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/07/2007

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R28SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Appendix D, Guidance to Surveyors for Portable X-ray Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/11/2007

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1240CP
Subject: Present On Admission Indicator
MM Article #: MM5499
MM Article Release Date: 05/15/2007

09/12/2007

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R77NCD
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/12/2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1334CP
Subject: October 2007 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5710
MM Article Release Date: 09/13/2007

07/13/2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1292CP
Subject: Payment for Hospice Care Based on Location Where Care is Furnished
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/14/2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1335CP
Subject: Updating the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to Include Language "";or NPI When Required
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/18/2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R291OTN
Subject: Cessation of FI-to-FI Moves for Providers that are Members of Chains
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/21/2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R88MCM
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

05/31/2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R207PI
Subject: Discontinuance of the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Registry
MM Article #: MM5584
MM Article Release Date: 06/01/2007

09/07/2007

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R74NCD
Subject: Medicare Clinical Trial Policy (CTP)
MM Article #: MM5719
MM Article Release Date: 09/17/2007

03/30/2007

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R267OTN
Subject: RAC/Other Medicare Contractors Claims Mass Adjustments in FISS
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/06/2007

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R8SS
Subject: CMS Business Partners System Security Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/21/2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1340CP
Subject: Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/21/2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R131FM
Subject: Participating Physicians Report - Deletion of Requirement to Forward a Memorandum to CMS Detailing Adjustments to Form F Column 1 (PAR Prior) (from previous enrollment period).
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/21/2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1343CP
Subject: Stage 3 NPI Changes for Transaction 835 and Standard Paper Remittance Advice
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/11/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R75NCD
Subject: Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
MM Article #: MM5727
MM Article Release Date: 09/19/2007

05/18/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1241CP
Subject: Stage 3 NPI Changes for Transaction 835 and Standard Paper Remittance Advice
MM Article #: MM5452
MM Article Release Date: 06/01/2007

09/21/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1341CP
Subject: New Web Site for Approved Transplant Centers
MM Article #: MM5724
MM Article Release Date: 09/25/2007

09/21/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1342CP
Subject: October 2007 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 8.3
MM Article #: MM5723
MM Article Release Date: 09/25/2007

09/21/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1337CP
Subject: Revisions to 9-Digit ZIP Code List Provided in Change Request 5208
MM Article #: MM5730
MM Article Release Date: 09/25/2007

09/21/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1339CP
Subject: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Procedures
MM Article #: MM5677
MM Article Release Date: 09/26/2007

03/30/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R43GI
Subject: Clarification in Testing Instructions for Definition of "";Local Components
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/30/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R195PI
Subject: General Background Information on Individual Practitioners and Certain Part B Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/30/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1213CP
Subject: EDI Enrollment and Electronic Claim Record Retention
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/30/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1214CP
Subject: Discontinuance of ASCA Excel spreadsheet maintenance
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1295CP
Subject: Laboratory and Radiology: Adjustment to Common Working File (CWF) Duplicate Claim Edit for the Technical Component (TC) of Radiology and Pathology Laboratory Services Provided to Hospital Patients
MM Article #: MM5675
MM Article Release Date: 08/02/2007

03/30/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R268OTN
Subject: Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC)/Other Medicare Contractors Claims Mass Adjustments in MCS- Analysis and Design
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/30/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R196PI
Subject: Medical Review of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Claims Using the MDS QC System Software
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R299OTN
Subject: NCPDP Inbound Claim and COB Companion Documents Updated for NPI Reporting
MM Article #: MM5716
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2007

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0743
Subject: Clarification Concerning Provider Billing Procedures Related to the Transition of the Medigap claim-based Crossover Process to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor on October 1, 2007
MM Article #: SE0743
MM Article Release Date: 09/25/2007

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0742
Subject: Revised Payment System for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) in Calendar Year (CY) 2008
MM Article #: SE0742
MM Article Release Date: 09/19/2007

04/02/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1218CP
Subject: Program Instructions Designating the Competitive Bidding Areas and Product Categories Included in the CY 2007 DMEPOS Competitive Bid Program
MM Article #: MM5574
MM Article Release Date: 04/05/2007

06/15/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R283OTN
Subject: Notifying Affected Parties Regarding Changes to the Mandatory Medigap ("";Claim-Based"";) Crossover Process
MM Article #: MM5662
MM Article Release Date: 06/25/2007

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0717
Subject: Initial Supplier Registration for Competitive Bidding Program for DMEPOS is Now Open
MM Article #: SE0717
MM Article Release Date: 04/10/2007

06/15/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1269CP
Subject: Medicare Contractor Annual Update of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
MM Article #: MM5643
MM Article Release Date: 06/20/2007

N/A

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0730
Subject: Key Medicare News for 2008 for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals
MM Article #: SE0730
MM Article Release Date: 10/19/2007

04/20/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R119FM
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/20/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R25SOMA
Subject: New Number Series and State Codes for CMS Certification Numbers (formerly OSCAR Provider Numbers)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/20/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R271OTN
Subject: Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)/Other Medicare Contractors Claims Mass Adjustments in VIPS Medicare System (VMS)-Analysis and Design
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/25/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R82MCM
Subject: Revision to Chapter 6 Relationships with Providers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/25/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R81MCM
Subject: Updates to Chapter 1, General Provisions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R85MCM
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 18 Subpart B Section 110, Determining Deductibles and Coinsurance
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R120FM
Subject: Accounts Receivable Trending Analysis Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R200PI
Subject: Update Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System for Multi Carrier System (MCS) to Recognize New "";T""; and "";F""; Codes and to Expand the MCS Contractor Bill Type Code Table to Accommodate the New "";T""; and "";F""; Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R86MCM
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 17, Subpart B, Section 220, Determining Deductibles and Coinsurance
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/15/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R294OTN
Subject: New Contractor Workload Number for Cahaba Part A Iowa Data
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/16/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R223PI
Subject: Instructions for the Implementation and Execution of the Medicare Provider Enrollment Demonstration for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) in High-Risk Areas
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/19/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R296OTN
Subject: New Numbers for All MAC Jurisdictions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/16/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R224PI
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1252CP
Subject: Clarification of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) No Pay Billing
MM Article #: MM5583
MM Article Release Date: 05/29/2007

02/23/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1187CP
Subject: Revisions to Incomplete or Invalid Claims Instructions Necessary to Implement the Revised Health Insurance Form CMS-1500(8/05)
MM Article #: MM5391
MM Article Release Date: 02/27/2007

03/19/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1208CP
Subject: Extension for Acceptance of Form CMS - 1500 (12-90)
MM Article #: MM5568
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2007

10/19/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1355CP
Subject: National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Update on Revenue Codes and Corrected Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Spell of Illness Chart
MM Article #: MM5734
MM Article Release Date: 10/25/2007

05/11/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1236CP
Subject: Bone Mass Measurements (BMMs)
MM Article #: MM5521
MM Article Release Date: 05/18/2007

05/11/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R70BP
Subject: Bone Mass Measurements (BMMs)
MM Article #: MM5521
MM Article Release Date: 05/18/2007

04/27/2007

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1228CP
Subject: Instructions for Implementation of CMS 1536-R; Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lens (A-C IOLs)
MM Article #: MM5527
MM Article Release Date: 04/30/2007

05/11/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1239CP
Subject: Enhancements to Claims Processing Requirements for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals for the October 2007 Release
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/26/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R297OTN
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS), Multi-Carrier System (MCS) and Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/26/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1359CP
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

10/26/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1358CP
Subject: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2008 File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/19/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R23P21
Subject: Provider Cost Reporting Forms and Instructions, Chapter 1, General
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1354CP
Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/01/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R275OTN
Subject: New Contractor Workload Number for Cahaba Part A Iowa Data
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R121FM
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/11/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R201PI
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/04/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R432PR1
Subject: Inflation factors to update previous years reasonable compensation ranges.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/11/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1237CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files - October 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R53DEMO
Subject: Method of Payment for Extended Stay Services under the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Demonstration, Authorized by Section 434 of the Medicare Modernization Act
MM Article #: MM5454
MM Article Release Date: 05/07/2007

04/06/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R197PI
Subject: Revise the VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Medicare Contractor System (MCS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R298OTN
Subject: Update Multi-Carrier System (MCS) to Deactivate Billing Numbers for Non-Frequent Billers (Note, this instruction supersedes CR 5296 dated 9/29/2006)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1360CP
Subject: Modifications to the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Common Working File (CWF) Logic
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R301OTN
Subject: Automate Adjustments to Home Health Agency (HHA) and Managed Care (MC) Common Working File (CWF) Informational Unsolicited Responses (IURs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R300OTN
Subject: Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes for Implementation of Stage 3 of National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R89MCM
Subject: Chapter 8, Payment to Medicare Advantage Organizations
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/19/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1356CP
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2008 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1370CP
Subject: 2008 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Annual Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/09/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1193CP
Subject: Use of 9-Digit ZIP codes for Determining the Correct Payment Locality for Services Paid Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Anesthesia Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R202PI
Subject: Medical Review Re-openings
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1244CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R13P232
Subject: To reflect further clarification to existing instructions and incorporates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R203PI
Subject: Strategy Analysis Report (SAR)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/22/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1246CP
Subject: Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in Competitive Bidding Areas
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1249CP
Subject: Update to Publication 100-4, Chapters 1 & 15 for ZIP5 and ZIP9 Medicare ZIP Code Files.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R279OTN
Subject: Continuation of Legacy Number Reporting on Outbound Claims for COBA Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R122FM
Subject: CMS Reporting Requirements With the Exception of MSP for Unsolicited/Voluntary Refunds
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R44GI
Subject: Fee-for-Service Contractor Transition Handbooks
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R204PI
Subject: Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R280OTN
Subject: Adding Three CMS Specialty Codes for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R72BP
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R278OTN
Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs Medicare-equivalent Remittance Advice (MRA) Project: Continued Use of Part A Legacy Provider Numbers After National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) Are Fully Implemented
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1254CP
Subject: National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Update to Chapter 25
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R281OTN
Subject: Revision on the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Printing Cycle
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1255CP
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R282OTN
Subject: Common Working File Informational Unsolicited Response--Analysis Only
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:30:00 EST

11/16/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1376CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for April 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/16/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R433PR1
Subject: This transmittal updates Chapter 1
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/01/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R208PI
Subject: Expand PSC Data Transfer Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/17/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R27SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Appendix PP Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/20/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1307CP
Subject: Modification to the National Monitoring Policy for Erythropoietic Stimulating Agents (ESAs) for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients Treated in Renal Dialysis Facilities
MM Article #: MM5700
MM Article Release Date: 07/24/2007

06/29/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1274CP
Subject: Appeals of Claims Decisions: Appointment of Representatives; Fraud and Abuse; Guidelines for Writing Appeals Correspondence; Disclosure of Information.
MM Article #: MM5460
MM Article Release Date: 07/02/2007

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0728
Subject: Reasons for Provider Notification of Medicare Claims Disputed/Rejected by Supplemental Payers/Insurers
MM Article #: SE0728
MM Article Release Date: 08/02/2007

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0733
Subject: The 2007 Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Shows Positive Results for Medicare's Fee-for-Service Contractors
MM Article #: SE0733
MM Article Release Date: 08/07/2007

07/23/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1314CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
MM Article #: MM5687
MM Article Release Date: 08/06/2007

07/20/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1311CP
Subject: Capturing Medicare Advantage (MA) Beneficiary Days in the Medicare/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Fraction for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Data
MM Article #: MM5647
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2007

07/23/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1313CP
Subject: Response to Competitive Acquisition for Part B Drugs and Biologicals (CAP) Claims When the Common Working File (CWF) 69XD Error Code is Received
MM Article #: MM5658
MM Article Release Date: 08/07/2007

06/29/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R73BP
Subject: Coverage Requirements for Therapy Services Provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility
MM Article #: MM5532
MM Article Release Date: 07/19/2007

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0727
Subject: Reimbursement for Vaccines and Vaccine Administration Under Medicare Part D
MM Article #: SE0727
MM Article Release Date: 07/10/2007

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0729
Subject: Important Guidance on the New CMS-1500 and UB-04 Forms
MM Article #: SE0729
MM Article Release Date: 08/02/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1364CP
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Informational Unsolicited Responses for RDF Claims Overlapping Inpatient Hospital Stays
MM Article #: MM5768
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1369CP
Subject: Crossover of Assignment of Benefits Indicator (CLM08) From Paper Claim Input
MM Article #: MM5780
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2007

05/18/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R277OTN
Subject: Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Coding & Reporting Principles
MM Article #: MM5640
MM Article Release Date: 05/23/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R302OTN
Subject: Rejection of X12 276 Claim Status Requests That Lack National Provider Identifiers (NPIs)
MM Article #: MM5726
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R226PI
Subject: Items and Services Having Special DME Review Considerations
MM Article #: MM5765
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2007

05/18/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1243CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 13.2, Effective July 1, 2007.
MM Article #: MM5604
MM Article Release Date: 05/23/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R54DEMO
Subject: Revisions to Change Request (CR) 4294 - Low Vision Rehabilitation Demonstration
MM Article #: MM5756
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1361CP
Subject: New Patient Status Discharge Code 70 to Define Discharges or Transfers to Other Types of Health Care Institutions not Defined Elsewhere in the UB-04 (CMS-1450) Manual Code List
MM Article #: MM5764
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2007

08/29/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R77BP
Subject: Testing and Implementation of 2008 Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Changes
MM Article #: MM5680
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1362CP
Subject: Correction to Calculation of Coinsurance for Indian Health Service Critical Access Hospitals (IHS CAHs)
MM Article #: MM5769
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2007

08/29/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1325CP
Subject: Testing and Implementation of 2008 Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Changes
MM Article #: MM5680
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2007

01/19/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1158CP
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)
MM Article #: MM5433
MM Article Release Date: 02/06/2007

N/A

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0747
Subject: Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services - Provider Community (IACS-PC): THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES
MM Article #: SE0747
MM Article Release Date: 11/19/2007

N/A

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0753
Subject: Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services - Provider Community (IACS-PC): THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THE IACS
MM Article #: SE0753
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1380CP
Subject: Modification to Update the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Messages and the MSN Customer Service Information Box
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R229PI
Subject: Medical Review Strategy and Strategy Analysis Report
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1381CP
Subject: File Descriptions for Retrieving the 2008 Pricing and HCPCS Data Files through CMS Mainframe Telecommunications System
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/30/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1215CP
Subject: Revisions to Form CMS-1500 Submission Requirements
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R303OTN
Subject: Addition of Data Elements to the Common Working File Database Extract into the Next Generation Desktop Data Repository
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/09/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1375CP
Subject: Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2008
MM Article #: MM5801
MM Article Release Date: 11/19/2007

06/01/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1260CP
Subject: July 2007 Quarterly Update to the HCPCS Codes for Albuterol, Levalbuterol, and Reclast
MM Article #: MM5645
MM Article Release Date: 06/05/2007

04/20/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1224CP
Subject: Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in Competitive Bidding Areas
MM Article #: MM5551
MM Article Release Date: 04/25/2007

11/02/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1371CP
Subject: Validation of Non-Routine Supply Reporting on Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Claims
MM Article #: MM5776
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2007

11/23/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1377CP
Subject: 2008 Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
MM Article #: MM5810
MM Article Release Date: 11/26/2007

07/20/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1304CP
Subject: Reporting of Additional Data to Describe Services on Hospice Claims
MM Article #: MM5567
MM Article Release Date: 08/23/2007

03/02/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1192CP
Subject: Payment and Billing for Islet Isolation Add-On in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Trial
MM Article #: MM5505
MM Article Release Date: 03/05/2007

06/08/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R123FM
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/13/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R118FM
Subject: Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 3rd Qtr. FY 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/01/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R17P236
Subject: Changes to the electronic reporting specifications are effective for cost reporting periods ending on or after December 31, 2006.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/08/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1262CP
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Crosswalk Status Review
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/26/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1383CP
Subject: Adjustment to Payment under Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for Partial Device Credit
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/30/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R304OTN
Subject: Medicare Exclusion Database (MED) Addition of National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/30/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1385CP
Subject: Shared System Participation in Claim Adjustment Reason Code and Remittance Advice Remark Code Maintenance
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/29/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1280CP
Subject: Update to the Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index and the Hospice Pricer for FY 2008
MM Article #: MM5685
MM Article Release Date: 07/16/2007

07/13/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1289CP
Subject: Additional Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB)
MM Article #: MM5624
MM Article Release Date: 07/16/2007

07/13/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1290CP
Subject: Clarification of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Billing Requirements for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans
MM Article #: MM5653
MM Article Release Date: 07/16/2007

07/13/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1285CP
Subject: Renal Dialysis Facility Line Item Billing Requirement for Epoetin Alfa (EPO) Submitted on End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Claims
MM Article #: MM5545
MM Article Release Date: 07/17/2007

06/29/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1278CP
Subject: Update to Pub. 100-04, Chapter 18, Section 10 for Part B influenza Billing
MM Article #: MM5511
MM Article Release Date: 07/12/2007

05/25/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1253CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), Version 1.2, Effective July 1, 2007
MM Article #: MM5603
MM Article Release Date: 05/30/2007

06/01/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1259CP
Subject: July 2007 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: MM5623
MM Article Release Date: 06/12/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1366CP
Subject: Update to Place of Service (POS) Code Set: New Code for Temporary Lodging
MM Article #: MM5777
MM Article Release Date: 11/29/2007

06/08/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1264CP
Subject: July 2007 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 8.2
MM Article #: MM5617
MM Article Release Date: 06/13/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R227PI
Subject: Update to Requirement to Submit National Provider Identifier (NPI) Notification
MM Article #: MM5795
MM Article Release Date: 11/29/2007

11/07/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1374CP
Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes
MM Article #: MM5748
MM Article Release Date: 12/03/2007

N/A

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0732
Subject: Adjustment to Payment Under Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for Partial Device Credit
MM Article #: SE0732
MM Article Release Date: 12/03/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1368CP
Subject: Reporting an NPI and the 'EY' Modifier on Claims for DMEPOS Items Dispensed Without a Physician's Order to Obtain a Medicare Denial for Coordination of Benefits (COB)
MM Article #: MM5771
MM Article Release Date: 12/03/2007

06/29/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R74BP
Subject: Medicare Telehealth Services
MM Article #: MM5628
MM Article Release Date: 12/03/2007

06/08/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1263CP
Subject: July Quarterly Update for 2007 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
MM Article #: MM5641
MM Article Release Date: 06/12/2007

06/15/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1266CP
Subject: October Quarterly Update to 2007 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
MM Article #: MM5636
MM Article Release Date: 06/20/2007

11/30/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1384CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
MM Article #: MM5800
MM Article Release Date: 12/04/2007

11/30/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1386CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.0, Effective January 1, 2008
MM Article #: MM5824
MM Article Release Date: 12/04/2007

06/15/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1270CP
Subject: July 2007 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective July 1, 2007, and Revisions to the January 2007 and April 2007 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5646
MM Article Release Date: 06/20/2007

12/07/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1389CP
Subject: Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year 2008
MM Article #: MM5827
MM Article Release Date: 12/10/2007

N/A

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0751
Subject: Clarification on the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Enumerator's Responsibilities
MM Article #: SE0751
MM Article Release Date: 12/10/2007

03/30/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1216CP
Subject: Provider Education for Handling NPI Issues Related to Deceased Providers
MM Article #: MM5508
MM Article Release Date: 04/10/2007

N/A

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0724
Subject: Medicare Payments for Ambulance Transports
MM Article #: SE0724
MM Article Release Date: 06/12/2007

04/27/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1229CP
Subject: Modification to the Model Medicare Redetermination Notice (for partly or fully unfavorable redeterminations) and the ALJ Filing Locations Where the Place of Service Was in Delaware, Kentucky, Puerto Rico, Virginia, &/or the US Virgin Islands.
MM Article #: MM5554
MM Article Release Date: 05/07/2007

10/26/2007

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R225PI
Subject: How to Handle the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ordering/Referring and Attending/Operating/Other/Service Facility for Medicare Claims
MM Article #: MM5674
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2007

06/08/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R87MCM
Subject: Update of Chapter 4, Benefits and Beneficiary Protections.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/12/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R209PI
Subject: Revise the VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Medicare Contractor System (MCS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/28/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1403CP
Subject: January 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.0
MM Article #: MM5865
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2008

06/22/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R211PI
Subject: Medicare Benefit Vulnerability Reporting
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/12/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1265CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), Version 1.2, Effective July 1, 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/15/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R210PI
Subject: High Risk Areas
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/06/2007

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1283CP
Subject: National Provider Identifier (NPI) Required to Enroll in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Update of Telecommunication and Transmission Protocols for EDI and Deletion of Obsolete Reference to Medicaid Subrogation Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0752
Subject: Medicare Provides Coverage for Many Preventive Services and Screenings
MM Article #: SE0752
MM Article Release Date: 12/21/2007

10/19/2007

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R79BP
Subject: Requirements for Ordering and Following Orders for Diagnostic Tests
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/26/2007

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1166CP
Subject: Correction to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Pricer
MM Article #: MM5455
MM Article Release Date: 01/31/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0754
Subject: Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services - Provider Community (IACS-PC): THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THE IACS-PC
MM Article #: SE0754
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0711
Subject: Reminder - Medicare Now Provides Coverage for Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries of a One-Time Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) When Referred for this Screening as a Result of the Initial Preventive Physical Examination ("";Welcome to Medicare""; Physical Exam)
MM Article #: SE0711
MM Article Release Date: 03/14/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0734
Subject: Limitation on Charges for Services Furnished by Medicare Participating Hospitals to Individuals Eligible for Care through Indian Health Service (IHS) Programs
MM Article #: SE0734
MM Article Release Date: 08/15/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0737
Subject: Notification of the 2008 Physician Election Period for the Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)
MM Article #: SE0737
MM Article Release Date: 09/27/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0738
Subject: An Overview of Medicare Covered Diabetes Supplies and Services
MM Article #: SE0738
MM Article Release Date: 11/19/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0744
Subject: IMPORTANT NPI AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND NON - PHYSICIAN PRACTITIONERS
MM Article #: SE0744
MM Article Release Date: 10/11/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0745
Subject: Special "";Skilled Nursing Facility""; (SNF) Definition Used in Determining Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage, and in Ending a Benefit Period or "";Spell of Illness"";
MM Article #: SE0745
MM Article Release Date: 10/25/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0746
Subject: Coding for Polypectomy Performed During Screening Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscsopy
MM Article #: SE0746
MM Article Release Date: 11/08/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0748
Subject: 2007 - 2008 Influenza (Flu) Season Resources for Health Care Professionals
MM Article #: SE0748
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0749
Subject: Addressing Misinformation Regarding Chiropractic Services and Medicare
MM Article #: SE0749
MM Article Release Date: 12/14/2007

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0750
Subject: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Seeks Provider Input on Satisfaction with Medicare Fee-for-Service Contractor Services
MM Article #: SE0750
MM Article Release Date: 12/07/2007

05/29/2007

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1258CP
Subject: July Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5614
MM Article Release Date: 06/18/2007

01/19/2007

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R261OTN
Subject: Institutional Value Code Changes
MM Article #: MM5411
MM Article Release Date: 01/23/2007

N/A

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0714
Subject: Pre-Bidding Activities for the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
MM Article #: SE0714
MM Article Release Date: 05/15/2007

12/14/2007

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R230PI
Subject: Update to Chapter 10
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/14/2007

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R305OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the states of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri in Jurisdiction 5 A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R78NCD
Subject: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
MM Article #: MM5834
MM Article Release Date: 12/10/2007

12/14/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1396CP
Subject: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Medicare Beneficiary Data for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Hospitals, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), and Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs)
MM Article #: MM5846
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

12/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R50GI
Subject: Revision to Certification for Hospital Services Covered by the Supplementary Medical Insurance Program as it Pertains to Ambulance Services
MM Article #: MM5833
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2008

12/14/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R49GI
Subject: Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2008
MM Article #: MM5830
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

12/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R79NCD
Subject: Nebulized Beta Adrenergic Agonist Therapy for Lung Diseases
MM Article #: MM5820
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2008

12/20/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1400CP
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
MM Article #: MM5813
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

12/07/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1388CP
Subject: Fee Schedule Update for 2008 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies
MM Article #: MM5803
MM Article Release Date: 12/10/2007

12/19/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1399CP
Subject: Handling Personally Identifiable Information on the Medicare Summary Notice
MM Article #: MM5770
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

12/14/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1393CP
Subject: Changes are being made to the Form CMS-1500 submission requirements related to boxes 32a and 32b
MM Article #: MM5749
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2008

12/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1402CP
Subject: VMS Modification Analysis to Implement the Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) System
MM Article #: MM5755
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2008

10/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1348CP
Subject: Billing Instructions for the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Case Mix Refinement
MM Article #: MM5746
MM Article Release Date: 10/09/2007

10/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1350CP
Subject: Correction to CR 5635 Revised HCPCS Codes Relating to Immune Globulin
MM Article #: MM5741
MM Article Release Date: 10/09/2007

09/28/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1344CP
Subject: Reasonable Charge Update for 2008 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, and Certain Intraocular Lenses
MM Article #: MM5740
MM Article Release Date: 10/02/2007

11/02/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1365CP
Subject: Additional Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) - Part II
MM Article #: MM5757
MM Article Release Date: 11/05/2007

10/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1349CP
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Final Implementation
MM Article #: MM5728
MM Article Release Date: 10/09/2007

09/28/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1347CP
Subject: MSN Message: Revised 38.13
MM Article #: MM5722
MM Article Release Date: 10/15/2007

09/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1338CP
Subject: Medicare Payment for Preadministration-Related Services Associated with IVIG Administration-Payment Extended through CY 2008
MM Article #: MM5713
MM Article Release Date: 01/10/2008

09/28/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1346CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: MM5715
MM Article Release Date: 10/02/2007

08/24/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1323CP
Subject: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes for FY 2008
MM Article #: MM5694
MM Article Release Date: 08/27/2007

08/24/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1321CP
Subject: Sunset of the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment
MM Article #: MM5711
MM Article Release Date: 09/13/2007

08/17/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R47GI
Subject: Revision to Certification for Hospital Services Covered by the Supplementary Medical Insurance Program as it Pertains to Ambulance Services.
MM Article #: MM5684
MM Article Release Date: 08/20/2007

08/31/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1328CP
Subject: Delete References to Reporting of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) on or after May 23, 2007, and Revise References to a 'When Required' Date.
MM Article #: MM5678
MM Article Release Date: 09/04/2007

08/10/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1315CP
Subject: Clarification of Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Billing Requirements Issued in CR 3811
MM Article #: MM5667
MM Article Release Date: 08/28/2007

05/25/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1251CP
Subject: Clarification fo the National Provider Identifier(NPI) Reporting Requirements for Ambulance Service Claims
MM Article #: MM5564
MM Article Release Date: 06/20/2007

04/13/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R198PI
Subject: New DMEPOS Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and DME Information Forms (DIFS) for Claims Processing.
MM Article #: MM5571
MM Article Release Date: 05/04/2007

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1316CP
Subject: Anesthesia Services Furnished by the Same Physician Providing the Medical and Surgical Service
MM Article #: MM5618
MM Article Release Date: 08/22/2007

08/27/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1324CP
Subject: Anesthesia Services Furnished by the Same Physician Providing the Medical and Surgical Service
MM Article #: MM5618
MM Article Release Date: 08/22/2007

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R75BP
Subject: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Services and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Services
MM Article #: MM5639
MM Article Release Date: 08/20/2007

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R219PI
Subject: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Services and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Service
MM Article #: MM5639
MM Article Release Date: 08/20/2007

06/29/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R71NCD
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
MM Article #: MM5660
MM Article Release Date: 07/09/2007

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1318CP
Subject: Ambulance: New Remark Code for Denying Separately Billed Services
MM Article #: MM5659
MM Article Release Date: 08/20/2007

05/25/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1250CP
Subject: Implementation of the Carrier Jurisictional Pricing Rules for All Purchased Diagnostic Service Claims
MM Article #: MM5543
MM Article Release Date: 05/23/2007

05/04/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R69BP
Subject: Change to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Discharge Bill
MM Article #: MM5474
MM Article Release Date: 05/07/2007

05/04/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1231CP
Subject: The Use of Benefit's Exhaust (BE) Day as the Day of Discharge for Payment Purposes for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) and Clarification of Discharge for Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) and the Allowance of No-Pay Benefits Exhaust Bills (TOB 110)
MM Article #: MM5474
MM Article Release Date: 05/07/2007

03/16/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1206CP
Subject: Extracorporeal Photopheresis
MM Article #: MM5464
MM Article Release Date: 03/21/2007

04/18/2004

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1221CP
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Duplicate Claim Edit for the Technical Component (TC) of Radiology and Pathology Laboratory Services Provided to Hospital Patients
MM Article #: MM5347
MM Article Release Date: 04/16/2007

01/11/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1151CP
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Common Working File (CWF) Edit Bypass Instructons for Hospital Emergency Room Services Spanning Multiple Service Dates
MM Article #: MM5389
MM Article Release Date: 01/12/2007

01/05/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1149CP
Subject: Revision of Chapter 31 Eligibility Rules of Behavior
MM Article #: MM5431
MM Article Release Date: 01/10/2007

12/14/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1391CP
Subject: Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement
MM Article #: MM5829
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

N/A

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0723
Subject: Important Notice Regarding Vaccine Administrations in 2008
MM Article #: SE0723
MM Article Release Date: 05/30/2007

04/27/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1234CP
Subject: Update of HCPCS Codes for Hemophilia Clotting Factors
MM Article #: MM5466
MM Article Release Date: 04/30/2007

12/07/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1387CP
Subject: Mammography: Change Certification-Based Action from Return to Provider (RTP)/Return as Unprocessable to Reject/Denial
MM Article #: MM5577
MM Article Release Date: 12/14/2007

12/18/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1397CP
Subject: Reporting of Additional Data to Describe Services on Hospice Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: 08/22/2007

11/02/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1372CP
Subject: Reporting of Additional Data to Describe Services on Hospice Claims
MM Article #: MM5567
MM Article Release Date: 08/22/2007

06/29/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R213PI
Subject: Various Benefit Integrity Revisions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1288CP
Subject: Update to the Place of Service (POS) Code Set to Add a Code for Prison/Correctional Facility - VMS Only
MM Article #: MM5331
MM Article Release Date: 07/26/2007

06/29/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R19COM
Subject: IOM Pub 100-09, Chapters 3, Provider Inquiries and Chapter 6 - Provider Customer Service Program Updates
MM Article #: MM5597
MM Article Release Date: 07/05/2007

07/13/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R20COM
Subject: IOM Pub. 100-09, Chapters 3- Provider Inquiries and Chapter6- Provider Customer Service Program Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/09/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1284CP
Subject: Chapter 24 Update and EFT Format Standardization
MM Article #: MM5586
MM Article Release Date: 07/19/2007

07/18/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1296CP
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1232CP
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1306CP
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update for FY 2008
MM Article #: MM5688
MM Article Release Date: 07/26/2007

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R46GI
Subject: Implement New Contractor ID for Single Testing Contractor (STC)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1303CP
Subject: Modification of Part B Flat File for Electronic Remittance Advice Transaction 835
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1301CP
Subject: Revised Information on PET Scan Coding
MM Article #: MM5665
MM Article Release Date: 07/31/2007

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1300CP
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update October 2007
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/19/2007

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1398CP
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/27/2007

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R272OTN
Subject: Medicare Claims System (MCS) Provider File Extract to the Railroad Retirement Board
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R212PI
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R286OTN
Subject: Adding a CMS Specialty Code for Suppliers of Oxygen and/or Oxygen Related Equipment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R214PI
Subject: Clarification of Provider Enrollment Revocations
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/22/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R284OTN
Subject: Limiting Numbers of Letters Automatically Generated For Claims Suspended When There is No One-to-One Match of National Provider Identifier (NPI) to Legacy Provider Number
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/22/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R285OTN
Subject: Implement Changes to the VMS DME Standard System to include SAFE Audit Records
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/20/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1320CP
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment
MM Article #: MM5698
MM Article Release Date: 09/25/2007

12/21/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R434PR1
Subject: Provider Reimbursement Manual - Part 1
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0726
Subject: Clarification About the Medical Privacy of Protected Health Information
MM Article #: SE0726
MM Article Release Date: 07/19/2007

08/31/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1330CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 13.3, Effective October 1, 2007
MM Article #: MM5703
MM Article Release Date: 09/04/2007

12/21/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R307OTN
Subject: National Provider Identifier Accounts Receivable Netting Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R48GI
Subject: Include NPI for the MBD/NGD extracts from CWF for Hospice and Home Health Episodes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1395CP
Subject: Updated National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Codes and Other Internet Only Manual Chapter 25 Revisions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1276CP
Subject: Waiving Medicare Fee-for-Service Appeals Requirements
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1392CP
Subject: New Medicare Summary Notice )MSN) General Information Section Message Regarding Medicare Records for New Retirees, and Modification to Update the MSN Messages
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R30SOMA
Subject: Revisions, deletions, and changes to the SOM Exhibits
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/26/2007

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1357CP
Subject: Payment: Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine and the Pneumococcal Vaccine When Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)
MM Article #: MM5744
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2007

12/14/2007

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R8ESRD
Subject: ESRD Network Organizations: Background and Responsibilities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/28/2007

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1404CP
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment
MM Article #: MM5698
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2008

06/29/2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R124FM
Subject: Treasury Collections on Non-Medicare Secondary Payer (Non-MSP) Debts
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/12/2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R133FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 1st Notification for FY 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0709
Subject: Reminder - Medicare Provides Coverage of Prostate Cancer Screening for Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries
MM Article #: SE0709
MM Article Release Date: 03/02/2007

06/29/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1277CP
Subject: Medicare Telehealth Services
MM Article #: MM5628
MM Article Release Date: 12/03/2007

05/11/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R69NCD
Subject: Bone Mass Measurements (BMMs)
MM Article #: MM5521
MM Article Release Date: 05/18/2007

09/14/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1336CP
Subject: October 2007 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: MM5718
MM Article Release Date: 09/17/2007

04/27/2007

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1233CP
Subject: Clarification of Bariatric Surgery Billing Requirements Issued in CR 5013
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1294CP
Subject: Revision of the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) to Forward Payment Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) to the Common Working File (CWF)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R129FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 4th Qtr. FY 2007.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/20/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1226CP
Subject: Medicare Program, Correction of Hospice Cap for FYs 2003 and 2004
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/25/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R83MCM
Subject: Chapter 11, Medicare Advantage Application Procedures and Contract Requirements
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/25/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R84MCM
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 12-Effect of Change of Ownership
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/21/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1401CP
Subject: Medicare Shared Systems Modifications Necessary to Accept and Crossover to Medicaid National Drug Codes (NDC) And Corresponding Quantities Submitted on Form CMS11500 Paper Claims
MM Article #: MM5835
MM Article Release Date: 04/17/2008

09/14/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R222PI
Subject: Discontinuance of the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Registry
MM Article #: MM5584
MM Article Release Date: 06/01/2007

10/15/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1352CP
Subject: Billing Instructions Regarding Payment for Hospice Care Based on Location Where Care is Furnished
MM Article #: MM5745
MM Article Release Date: 10/17/2007

08/17/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1319CP
Subject: Date of Service for Laboratory Specimens
MM Article #: MM5573
MM Article Release Date: 08/20/2007

08/28/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R72NCD
Subject: Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R217PI
Subject: Provider Enrollment Fraud Detection Program for High Risk Areas
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1287CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files- January 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R45GI
Subject: Cancellation of Data File Extract in CR 3801
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R287OTN
Subject: FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process Changes- Limitation of Recoupment- Analysis and Design
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R126FM
Subject: Manual Revision Re: MSN Workload Reporting
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R127FM
Subject: Instructions for Documenting Scoping Decision of Providers Internal Controls Revisions to Continuing Education and Training and Revision Regarding Time Frame for Settling Cost Reports
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/29/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R125FM
Subject: Instructions for Completion of the Contractors Monthly Bank Reconciliation Worksheet
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R216PI
Subject: Implementation of New Compliance Standards for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1390CP
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug Updates and Annual Price Updates
MM Article #: MM5839
MM Article Release Date: 12/27/2007

03/09/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1198CP
Subject: April 2007 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 8.1
MM Article #: MM5522
MM Article Release Date: 03/12/2007

07/13/2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R128FM
Subject: Revisions to Instructions On Chapter 1-Budget Preparation-Intermediaries and Carriers and Chapter 2-Budget Execution of the Medicare Financial Management (Pub.100-06)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/01/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R276OTN
Subject: New Contractor Number for Jurisdiction 3 Arizona Part A Workload
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/20/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1312CP
Subject: Timeliness Standards for Processing Other-Than-Clean Claims
MM Article #: MM5513
MM Article Release Date: 08/13/2007

09/14/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1335CP
Subject: Updating the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to Include Language "";or NPI When Required"";
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/12/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R29SOMA
Subject: New Number Series and State Codes for CMS Certification Numbers (formerly OSCAR Provider Numbers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/05/2007

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R132FM
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirement Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/05/2007

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R293OTN
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) and Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Change
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1363CP
Subject: Analysis and Design Only - Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0736
Subject: Required Use of Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads for Outpatient Drugs Prescribed to Medicaid Recipients on or After October 1, 2007
MM Article #: SE0736
MM Article Release Date: 08/20/2007

09/28/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1345CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
MM Article #: MM5721
MM Article Release Date: 10/02/2007

N/A

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0713
Subject: Accreditation Information for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
MM Article #: SE0713
MM Article Release Date: 04/03/2007

10/05/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1351CP
Subject: Correction to CR5645 -July 2007 Quarterly Update to the HCPCS Codes for Albuterol, Levalbuterol, and Reclast
MM Article #: MM5735
MM Article Release Date: 10/09/2007

12/14/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1394CP
Subject: Manual Updates to Chapter 6, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Inpatient Part A Billing, for No Payment and Medicare Advantage (MA) Claims
MM Article #: MM5840
MM Article Release Date: 03/12/2008

09/12/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R76NCD
Subject: Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
MM Article #: MM5608
MM Article Release Date: 09/13/2007

10/15/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R295OTN
Subject: Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) - Discontinuance/Cancellation of the Use of a WL Modifier on Claims for the DeWall Posture Protector Orthotic Body Jacket HCPCS Code (L0430)
MM Article #: MM5758
MM Article Release Date: 10/17/2007

07/06/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1281CP
Subject: Clarification on Billing for Oral Three Drug Combination Anti-Emetic (Aprepitant)
MM Article #: MM5655
MM Article Release Date: 03/04/2008

09/21/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R78BP
Subject: Unlabeled Use for Anti-Cancer Drugs: Medical Literature Used to Determine Medically Accepted Indications for Drugs and Biologicals Used in Anti-Cancer Treatment
MM Article #: MM5729
MM Article Release Date: 09/25/2007

10/15/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1353CP
Subject: Application of ASCA Enforcement Review Decisions Made by Other Medicare Contractors to the Same Providers When Selected for ASCA Review by the Railroad Medicare Carrier, Elimination of References to Claim Status and COB Medicare HIPAA Contingency Plans and Changes to Reflect Transfer of Responsibility for Medigap Claims to the COBC Contractor
MM Article #: MM5606
MM Article Release Date: 10/17/2007