2008 MLN Matters Articles

12/05/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1643CP
Subject: Indian Health Service (IHS) Provider Payment to Non-IHS Physicians for Teleradiology Interpretations
MM Article #: MM6162
MM Article Release Date: 12/08/2008

12/12/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R59DEMO
Subject: Method of Payment for Extended Stay Services Under the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Demonstration, Authorized by Section 434 of the Medicare Modernization Act. This Change Request is a full replacement of CR 5454.
MM Article #: MM6057
MM Article Release Date: 12/12/2008

09/26/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1605CP
Subject: 2008 Jurisdiction List for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supply Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes
MM Article #: MM6062
MM Article Release Date: 09/29/2008

12/09/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1646CP
Subject: Thermal Intradiscal Procedures (TIPs)
MM Article #: MM6291
MM Article Release Date: 12/09/2008

12/12/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R414OTN
Subject: Improved Access to Ambulance Services Payment Rates for Effective Dates of Service July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009
MM Article #: MM6206
MM Article Release Date: 12/12/2008

12/12/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R98BP
Subject: Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2009
MM Article #: MM6216
MM Article Release Date: 12/12/2008

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0826
Subject: Important Information on the New Medicare Law - The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
MM Article #: SE0826
MM Article Release Date: 07/18/2008

05/09/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1502CP
Subject: Phase 1 of Manual Revisions to Reflect Payment Changes for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005
MM Article #: MM5978
MM Article Release Date: 05/30/2008

06/13/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R355OTN
Subject: 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Establishment of Alternative Reporting Periods and Reporting Criteria
MM Article #: MM6104
MM Article Release Date: 06/18/2008

06/20/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1541CP
Subject: Screening Pelvic Examinations
MM Article #: MM6085
MM Article Release Date: 06/23/2008

06/20/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1538CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: MM6060
MM Article Release Date: 06/23/2008

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R310OTN
Subject: Requirements for Including an 8-Digit Clinical Trial Number on Claims
MM Article #: MM5790
MM Article Release Date: 01/22/2008

01/11/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1408CP
Subject: Modification to the Model Medicare Redetermination Notice (for partly or fully unfavorable redeterminations)
MM Article #: MM5836
MM Article Release Date: 01/17/2008

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1418CP
Subject: New HCPCS Modifiers when Billing for Patient Care in Clinical Research Studies
MM Article #: MM5805
MM Article Release Date: 01/22/2008

12/19/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R418OTN
Subject: Moratorium on Classification of Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) or Satellites/Increase in Certified LTCH Beds
MM Article #: MM6172
MM Article Release Date: 12/23/2008

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0843
Subject: Providers Urged to Participate in Annual Medicare Contractor Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS)
MM Article #: SE0843
MM Article Release Date: 12/31/2008

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R312OTN
Subject: EMERGENCY -- Legislative Change Affecting the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), and Extension of the 2008 Participation Open Enrollment Period.
MM Article #: MM5944
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1415CP
Subject: Additional Payable C Drug Codes for January 1, 2008 in ASCs
MM Article #: MM5885
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

06/27/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R92BP
Subject: Private Contracting/Opting out of Medicare
MM Article #: MM6081
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2008

06/26/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1544CP
Subject: Manual Revisions to Reflect Special Billing Instructions for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
MM Article #: MM6007
MM Article Release Date: 06/27/2008

06/27/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R85NCD
Subject: Cardiac Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA)
MM Article #: MM6098
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2008

06/27/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1543CP
Subject: Update-Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Rate Year 2009
MM Article #: MM6077
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2008

06/13/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1533CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
MM Article #: MM6090
MM Article Release Date: 06/24/2008

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1429CP
Subject: Modification of Payment Window Edits in the Common Working File (CWF) to Look at Line Item Dates of Service (LIDOS) on Outpatient Claims
MM Article #: MM5880
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R234PI
Subject: Revision to Instructions Relating to Compliance Standards for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs)
MM Article #: MM5856
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

01/25/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1420CP
Subject: Clarification Regarding the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Medigap Claim-Based Crossover Process
MM Article #: MM5837
MM Article Release Date: 01/28/2008

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1432CP
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service Legacy Provider IDs Prohibited on Form CMS-1500 and Form CMS-1450 (UB-04) Claims
MM Article #: MM5858
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1423CP
Subject: Summary of Policies in the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount
MM Article #: MM5895
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R56DEMO
Subject: Implementation of Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration
MM Article #: MM5772
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

07/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1553CP
Subject: Clarification on the Correct Condition Code to Report on Provider Adjustment Requests to Indicate a Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Code Change
MM Article #: MM6002
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

07/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1551CP
Subject: New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code
MM Article #: MM6006
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

07/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1550CP
Subject: Clarifications to Audiology Update Transmittal 1470, Change Request 5717
MM Article #: MM6061
MM Article Release Date: 07/21/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1466CP
Subject: Payment for Hospital Observation Services (Codes 99217 - 99220) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services - Codes 99234 - 99236)
MM Article #: MM5791
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1465CP
Subject: Payment for Initial Hospital Care Services (Codes 99221 - 99233) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services) (Codes 99234 - 99236)
MM Article #: MM5793
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R242PI
Subject: Items and Special Services Having Special DME Review Considerations
MM Article #: MM5909
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1453CP
Subject: Systems Changes for Prescription Order Numbers for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals
MM Article #: MM5855
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1456CP
Subject: MANUALIZATION of Payment for Outpatient ESRD-Related Services
MM Article #: MM5931
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1426CP
Subject: Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases
MM Article #: MM5896
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1416CP
Subject: Clarification of Bone Mass Measurement (BMM) Billing Requirements
MM Article #: MM5847
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1461CP
Subject: Clarification to CR 5744 - Payment Allowance Update for the Influenza Virus Vaccine CPT 90660 and Further Instruction Regarding the Pneumococcal Vaccine CPT 90669
MM Article #: MM5910
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R84BP
Subject: Update to Audiology Policie
MM Article #: MM5717
MM Article Release Date: 03/04/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1458CP
Subject: Teaching Physician Requirements For ESRD Monthly Capitation Payment (MCP)
MM Article #: MM5932
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1460CP
Subject: Subsequent Hospital Visits and Hospital Discharge Day Management Services Codes (99231 - 99239)
MM Article #: MM5794
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1468CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
MM Article #: MM5947
MM Article Release Date: 03/04/2008

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1427CP
Subject: New Value Code to Report Patient Prior Payments
MM Article #: MM5882
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0802
Subject: Upcoming Critical Dates for Medicare's Fee-for-Service (FFS)Implementation of the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MM Article #: SE0802
MM Article Release Date: 02/08/2008

07/25/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1564CP
Subject: New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code
MM Article #: MM6006
MM Article Release Date: 07/28/2008

08/07/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1571CP
Subject: Transition of Responsibility for Medical Review From Quality Improvement Organizations (OIOs)
MM Article #: MM5849
MM Article Release Date: 08/11/2008

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R85BP
Subject: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
MM Article #: MM5204
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

07/25/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1565CP
Subject: Clarification on the Correct Condition Code to Report on Provider Adjustment Requests to Indicate a Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Code Change
MM Article #: MM6002
MM Article Release Date: 07/28/2008

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1470CP
Subject: Update to Audiology Policies
MM Article #: MM5717
MM Article Release Date: 03/04/2008

12/31/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R281PI
Subject: Signature and Date Stamps for DME Supplies-CMNs and DIFs
MM Article #: MM6261
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2009

03/14/2008

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R246PI
Subject: Clarification of Items in Chapter 10
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/21/2008

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1579CP
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/19/2008

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R57DEMO
Subject: Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration (Second Phase of Implementation)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/11/2008

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R358OTN
Subject: Instructions for Non-MSP Debts Returned to Agency (RTA) from the Department of Treasury From Inception of RTA Process to Date of Implementation of this Change Request
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/21/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1482CP
Subject: April Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: MM5980
MM Article Release Date: 03/24/2008

08/22/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1580CP
Subject: October Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)
MM Article #: MM6180
MM Article Release Date: 08/27/2008

06/27/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R84NCD
Subject: FDG PET for Infection and Inflammation
MM Article #: MM6099
MM Article Release Date: 08/29/2008

03/26/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1484CP
Subject: April 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5982
MM Article Release Date: 03/27/2008

03/25/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1483CP
Subject: April 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.1
MM Article #: MM5969
MM Article Release Date: 03/27/2008

12/31/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1656CP
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim State Code Update
MM Article #: MM6328
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2009

12/19/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R419OTN
Subject: Summary of Policies in the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount
MM Article #: MM6349
MM Article Release Date: 01/06/2009

12/31/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1655CP
Subject: End Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) Medicare Claims Processing Manual Clarification
MM Article #: MM6245
MM Article Release Date: 01/09/2009

N/A

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0822
Subject: Clarification of Medicare Payment for Routine Costs in a Clinical Trial
MM Article #: SE0822
MM Article Release Date: 09/29/2008

12/24/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R99BP
Subject: Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services
MM Article #: MM6130
MM Article Release Date: 01/15/2009

02/01/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1431CP
Subject: Update to the Implementation Date for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in Competitive Bidding Areas
MM Article #: MM5868
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/15/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R83BP
Subject: Clinical Lab: New Automated Test for the AMCC Panel Payment Algorithm
MM Article #: MM5874
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

02/15/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1450CP
Subject: Update to the Common Working File CWF to Allow the Posting of Skilled Nursing Facility SNF and Swing Bed SB Claims to the Beneficiarys Spell of Illness When Qualifying Stay Criteria are Not Met
MM Article #: MM5872
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

07/18/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1558CP
Subject: Hospice Discharge for Cause
MM Article #: MM6115
MM Article Release Date: 07/21/2008

07/18/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1554CP
Subject: Revision to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Common Working File (CWF) Editing
MM Article #: MM6128
MM Article Release Date: 07/21/2008

07/18/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1557CP
Subject: Beneficiary Submitted Claims
MM Article #: MM5683
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

08/08/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R92NCD
Subject: Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer
MM Article #: MM6145
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

07/25/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R263PI
Subject: The National Provider and Plan Enumeration System (NPPES) and the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Data
MM Article #: MM6036
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

07/29/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1566CP
Subject: Medicare Contractor Annual Update of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
MM Article #: MM6107
MM Article Release Date: 08/01/2008

N/A

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0829
Subject: CR 5971 Clarification - Signature Requirements
MM Article #: SE0829
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

08/01/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1570CP
Subject: Update to Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index, and the Hospice Pricer for FY 2009
MM Article #: MM6155
MM Article Release Date: 08/04/2008

07/25/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1561CP
Subject: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008- Legislative Change Concerning Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services.
MM Article #: MM6042
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

03/28/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R436PR1
Subject: The GAAP terms have been replaced with the ERISA terms to prevent confusion with the pension costs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/28/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1485CP
Subject: Chapter 29 Clean-Up
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/28/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R249PI
Subject: Carrier Assignment of Provider Identification Numbers (PINs).
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/26/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R3280TN
Subject: SPLIT OF HI/NV/AZ Part B Workloads and Merge of AZ/Ut/Mt
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/29/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R254PI
Subject: Implementation of a PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/29/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1583CP
Subject: Artificial Hearts
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/05/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R266PI
Subject: Model Letters
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/05/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R373OTN
Subject: Schedule for Completing the Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/05/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R374OTN
Subject: Expansion of the Legal Business Name (LBN) Field in VMS (DME MACs Only)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R329OTN
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

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R81NCD
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R34SOMA
Subject: Revision to Appendix W, Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R250PI
Subject: Instructions on the Processing of CMS-855 Enrollment Applications Submitted Via the Web
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R330OTN
Subject: Extension of Reasonable Cost Payment for Clinical Lab Tests Furnished by Hospitals with Fewer Than 50 Beds in Qualified Rural Areas
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R251PI
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R332OTN
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

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1491CP
Subject: New Process for Accessing MSN Messages and MSN Message File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R138FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments-3rd Notification for FY 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R252PI
Subject: Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/09/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1591CP
Subject: ZIP Code Files by Date of Service
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/12/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1596CP
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

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0801
Subject: Clarification of Patient Discharge Status Codes and Hospital Transfer Policies
MM Article #: SE0801
MM Article Release Date: 01/23/2008

10/03/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R95BP
Subject: Shipboard Services Billed to the Carrier and Services Not Provided Within the United States
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/03/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1609CP
Subject: Shipboard Services Billed to the Carrier and Services Not Provided Within the United States
MM Article #: MM6217
MM Article Release Date: 01/26/2009

03/14/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1478CP
Subject: Additional Clarification to Chapter 17, Section 40, Regarding Processing of Drug Claims with the JW Modifier
MM Article #: MM5923
MM Article Release Date: 03/19/2008

02/29/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1471CP
Subject: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Subject to and Excluded from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Edits
MM Article #: MM5926
MM Article Release Date: 03/04/2008

03/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1474CP
Subject: Changes to the Long Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) Pricer based on the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (Recurring CR: R20812Q)
MM Article #: MM5955
MM Article Release Date: 03/10/2008

03/14/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1477CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: MM5913
MM Article Release Date: 03/19/2008

03/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1475CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
MM Article #: MM5942
MM Article Release Date: 03/10/2008

03/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1473CP
Subject: Payment for Inpatient Hospital Visits- General (Codes 99221-99239)
MM Article #: MM5792
MM Article Release Date: 03/10/2008

N/A

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0804
Subject: Opportunity to Participate in Third Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Ends in April
MM Article #: SE0804
MM Article Release Date: 03/10/2008

02/15/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1448CP
Subject: Adjudicating Claims for Immunosuppressive Drugs When Medicare Did Not Pay for the Original Transplant
MM Article #: MM5916
MM Article Release Date: 02/27/2008

08/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R264PI
Subject: Transition of Responsibility for Medical Review From Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs)
MM Article #: MM5849
MM Article Release Date: 08/11/2008

08/15/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1578CP
Subject: I Implementation of a New Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) No.213. "";Non-compliance with the Physician Self-referral Prohibition Legislation or Payer Policy"";
MM Article #: MM6131
MM Article Release Date: 08/18/2008

07/25/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1563CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
MM Article #: MM6109
MM Article Release Date: 08/18/2008

08/15/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R366OTN
Subject: 2008 Reminder For Roster Billing and Centralized Billing For Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations
MM Article #: MM6121
MM Article Release Date: 08/18/2008

08/29/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R372OTN
Subject: Update to the Intern to Bed Ratio for Method II Teaching Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
MM Article #: MM6176
MM Article Release Date: 09/03/2008

09/08/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1589CP
Subject: Indicator for the Technical Component of Purchased Diagnostic Services
MM Article #: MM6122
MM Article Release Date: 09/11/2008

08/29/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R94NCD
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
MM Article #: MM6048
MM Article Release Date: 09/03/2008

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1586CP
Subject: Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Influenza Virus, and Hepatitis B Vaccines
MM Article #: MM6079
MM Article Release Date: 09/09/2008

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1585CP
Subject: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes for FY 2009
MM Article #: MM6166
MM Article Release Date: 09/09/2008

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R375OTN
Subject: Delay of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
MM Article #: MM6203
MM Article Release Date: 09/09/2008

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1584CP
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Medicare Travel Allowance Fees for Collection of Specimens
MM Article #: MM6195
MM Article Release Date: 09/09/2008

01/04/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R308OTN
Subject: SPLIT OF HI/NV/AZ Part B Workloads and Merge of AZ/Ut/Mt
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/08/2008

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1487CP
Subject: April 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: MM5999
MM Article Release Date: 04/08/2008

02/01/2008

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1433CP
Subject: Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Billing Code Update
MM Article #: MM5878
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

04/09/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1488CP
Subject: April 2008 Update to the ASC Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R82NCD
Subject: Removal of VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Common Working File (CWF) Edits That Deny Claims for Parenteral or Enteral Services and/or Supplies if a Provider Has Not Recertified the Beneficiary's Need for Parenteral or Enteral Services and/or Supplies
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R35SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 6 - Special Procedures for Laboratories
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R86BP
Subject: Payment for Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospitals and Clinics
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R9ESRD
Subject: ESRD Network Organizations: Sanctions and Referrals
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/19/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R60MSP
Subject: Expanding the Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Contractor Numbers for the Common Working File (CWF)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/19/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1601CP
Subject: Update to Chapter 24 of the Claims Processing Manua
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/23/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R421OTN
Subject: Changes in Payment for Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 and Additional Instructions Regarding Payment for DMEPOS
MM Article #: MM6297
MM Article Release Date: 01/06/2009

12/19/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1653CP
Subject: Annual Clotting Factor Furnishing Fee Update
MM Article #: MM6277
MM Article Release Date: 02/04/2009

12/19/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1650CP
Subject: January 2009 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM6288
MM Article Release Date: 02/04/2009

12/24/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1654CP
Subject: Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services
MM Article #: MM6130
MM Article Release Date: 01/14/2009

07/25/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R90NCD
Subject: Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Monitoring for Home Anticoagulation Management
MM Article #: MM6138
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

08/29/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1582CP
Subject: 2009 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payments
MM Article #: MM6150
MM Article Release Date: 09/03/2008

08/29/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R93NCD
Subject: Artificial Hearts
MM Article #: MM6185
MM Article Release Date: 09/04/2008

12/31/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R280PI
Subject: Incorporation of Recent Regulatory Revisions Pertinent to Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)
MM Article #: MM6282
MM Article Release Date: 01/06/2009

12/31/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R426OTN
Subject: Adjustment for Medicare Mental Health Services
MM Article #: MM6208
MM Article Release Date: 01/06/2009

12/24/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R423OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the J9 Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Part A and Part B Workloads for the State of Florida and Territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
MM Article #: MM6285
MM Article Release Date: 01/21/2009

12/31/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1660CP
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
MM Article #: MM6070
MM Article Release Date: 12/22/2008

N/A

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0833
Subject: Medicare Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Postponed for 2009
MM Article #: SE0833
MM Article Release Date: 09/18/2008

08/29/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R94BP
Subject: Physician Signature Requirements for Diagnostic Tests
MM Article #: MM6100
MM Article Release Date: 09/03/2008

09/08/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1590CP
Subject: October 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.3
MM Article #: MM6186
MM Article Release Date: 09/11/2008

09/05/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1588CP
Subject: Beneficiary Submitted Claims
MM Article #: MM5683
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

09/12/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1595CP
Subject: October 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM6175
MM Article Release Date: 09/15/2008

05/20/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1510CP
Subject: Revision to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Post Acute Transfer Policy for Discharges/Transfers to Home Under Care of an Organized Home Health Service Organization in Anticipation of Covered Skilled Care
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/12/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R141FM
Subject: Limitation on Recoupment (935) for Providers, Physicians, and Suppliers Overpayments
MM Article #: MM6183
MM Article Release Date: 09/15/2008

09/10/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1592CP
Subject: Artificial Hearts
MM Article #: MM6185
MM Article Release Date: 09/04/2008

10/24/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R390OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/25/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R253PI
Subject: Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Responsibility Transition From Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Program Safeguard Contractor (PSC) to DME Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/13/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1535CP
Subject: July 2008 Quarterly Update for the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
MM Article #: MM6101
MM Article Release Date: 06/16/2008

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R269PI
Subject: Incorporation of Recent Regulatory Revisions into Chapter 10 of the Program Integrity Manual
MM Article #: MM6178
MM Article Release Date: 09/23/2008

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1598CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.3, Effective October 1, 2008
MM Article #: MM6169
MM Article Release Date: 09/23/2008

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1600CP
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2009
MM Article #: MM6193
MM Article Release Date: 09/23/2008

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1599CP
Subject: October 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS
MM Article #: MM6196
MM Article Release Date: 09/23/2008

08/08/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1572CP
Subject: New Requirement for Ordering/Referring Information on Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims for Diagnostic Services
MM Article #: MM6129
MM Article Release Date: 08/11/2008

04/18/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1493CP
Subject: Establish Pre-Payment Auto-denial Edit in Applicable States for DMEPOS Suppliers of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment (DME MACs Only).
MM Article #: MM5929
MM Article Release Date: 04/21/2008

04/18/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1492CP
Subject: New HCPCS Codes for April 2008 Update
MM Article #: MM5981
MM Article Release Date: 04/21/2008

01/14/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1413CP
Subject: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions
MM Article #: MM5818
MM Article Release Date: 02/19/2008

08/08/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R22COM
Subject: Implementation of New Provider Authentication Requirements for Medicare Contractor Provider Telephone and Written Inquiries
MM Article #: MM6139
MM Article Release Date: 08/12/2008

10/01/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R54GI
Subject: IDR Claims Sourcing from Shared Systems - Implementation
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/19/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1652CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: MM6287
MM Article Release Date: 12/19/2008

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R334OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the J.12 Medicare Administrative Contractor Part A and Part B Workloads for the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R335OTN
Subject: Modification of Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Payment Localities for Contractors that Process Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R271PI
Subject: Instructions for the Implementation of the Internet-Based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS)
MM Article #: MM6231
MM Article Release Date: 03/07/2009

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R255PI
Subject: Requirement That The Contractor Appeals Units Forward Reversed Appeal Information From Post Pay Overpayment Cases to Contractor Medial Review (MR) Units and Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R18P236
Subject: Updates Hospital and Hospital Health Care Complex Cost Report, (Form CMS 2552-96)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R338OTN
Subject: Shared Systems Active and Non-Active Edits/Reason Codes and Audit Trail Reporting
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1497CP
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R336OTN
Subject: Beneficiary Address Change for Shared System
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R256PI
Subject: Requirement that the Multi Carrier System (MCS) Develop a PIMR Verification Report (PVR)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R380OTN
Subject: Reporting Non-Tax Withholding Due to Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R337OTN
Subject: Processing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Claims for the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R383OTN
Subject: J5 Production Region Merge of the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa Part A Workloads.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1614CP
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update October 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R61MSP
Subject: Expanding the Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Contractor Numbers for the Common Working File (CWF)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0837
Subject: Preparing for a Transition from an FI/Carrier to a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
MM Article #: SE0837
MM Article Release Date: 11/12/2008

10/03/2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1611CP
Subject: October 2008 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: MM6205
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2008

09/26/2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1604CP
Subject: Physician Payment Amounts When Physicians Furnish Excluded Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
MM Article #: MM6052
MM Article Release Date: 09/30/2008

05/02/2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1498CP
Subject: Adjusting Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Reimbursement for Replaced Devices Offered Without Cost or With a Credit
MM Article #: MM5860
MM Article Release Date: 05/05/2008

10/17/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1616CP
Subject: Implementation of an ASC HCPCS Payment Indicator File
MM Article #: MM6184
MM Article Release Date: 02/04/2009

09/05/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1587CP
Subject: Revised Form CMS-R-131 Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage
MM Article #: MM6136
MM Article Release Date: 09/09/2008

09/10/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R95NCD
Subject: Artificial Hearts
MM Article #: MM6185
MM Article Release Date: 09/04/2008

03/07/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R325OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the States of California, Hawaii and Nevada and American Samoa, Guam and Northern Marianna Islands Jurisdiction 1 Part A Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
MM Article #: MM5901
MM Article Release Date: 03/24/2008

N/A

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0811
Subject: Pre-Bidding Activities for the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
MM Article #: SE0811
MM Article Release Date: 04/04/2008

03/07/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R323OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the State of California Jurisdiction 1 Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
MM Article #: MM5905
MM Article Release Date: 03/24/2008

03/21/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1480CP
Subject: Website for Additions and Deletions of ZIP Codes Requiring a Plus Four ZIP Code Extension
MM Article #: MM5970
MM Article Release Date: 03/24/2008

N/A

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0810
Subject: Announcing the Release of the Revised CMS-855 Medicare Enrollment Applications
MM Article #: SE0810
MM Article Release Date: 04/01/2008

03/07/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R324OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the States of Hawaii and Nevada and American Samoa, Guam and Northern Marianna Islands Jurisdiction 1 Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
MM Article #: MM5904
MM Article Release Date: 03/24/2008

N/A

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0812
Subject: Use of Professional Society Practice Parameters in Properly Providing Allergen Immunotherapy to Medicare Beneficiaries
MM Article #: SE0812
MM Article Release Date: 04/11/2008

04/04/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1486CP
Subject: Exception to 60-Day Limit on Substitute Physician Billing Arrangements for Physicians Called to Active Duty in the Armed Forces Reserves
MM Article #: MM5985
MM Article Release Date: 04/16/2008

03/28/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R248PI
Subject: Signature Requirements Clarification
MM Article #: MM5971
MM Article Release Date: 04/11/2008

04/11/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R331OTN
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Implementation of Section 113 of the Medicare, Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (MMSCHIP) Extension Act of 2007
MM Article #: MM5987
MM Article Release Date: 04/15/2008

04/11/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1489CP
Subject: Nursing Facility Services (Codes 99304 -99318)
MM Article #: MM5968
MM Article Release Date: 04/17/2008

09/12/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1594CP
Subject: New Waived Tests
MM Article #: MM6179
MM Article Release Date: 09/16/2008

09/12/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R267PI
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for Secondary Providers
MM Article #: MM6093
MM Article Release Date: 09/16/2008

09/12/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1593CP
Subject: Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Billing Code Update for Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs) and Outpatient Physical Therapy Providers (OPTs)
MM Article #: MM6163
MM Article Release Date: 09/15/2008

10/15/2008

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R96NCD
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
MM Article #: MM6048
MM Article Release Date: 07/08/2008

05/09/2008

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1501CP
Subject: July Quarterly Update to 2008 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
MM Article #: MM6009
MM Article Release Date: 05/13/2008

12/05/2008

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R410OTN
Subject: Process for Recovering Medicare Payments for Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Claims Failing to Report Prior Hospitalizations
MM Article #: MM6276
MM Article Release Date: 12/09/2008

09/26/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R379OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency--Policies Concerning the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage (Part C)
MM Article #: MM6164
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2008

01/11/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1412CP
Subject: Reporting of Hematocrit or Hemoglobin Levels on All Claims for the Administration of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs), Implementation of New Modifiers for Non-ESRD Indications, and Reporting of Hematocrit/Hemoglobin Levels on all Non-ESRD, Non-ESA Claims Requesting Payment for Anti-Anemia Drugs
MM Article #: MM5699
MM Article Release Date: 01/17/2008

10/02/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1606CP
Subject: Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for October 2008
MM Article #: MM6213
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2008

10/15/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R270PI
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for Secondary Providers
MM Article #: MM6093
MM Article Release Date: 09/16/2008

10/31/2008

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1627CP
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/09/2008

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R257PI
Subject: Implementation of a PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/10/2008

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R384OTN
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - VMS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1507CP
Subject: Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) and Affiliate National Provider Identifier (NPI) Process Modifications
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/07/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R327OTN
Subject: Production region split for CIGNA Idaho Part B Data.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R51GI
Subject: IDR Claims Sourcing from Shared Systems - Implementation
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R340OTN
Subject: National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Phase VII Correction of Common Working File (CWF) Category for Portable Oxygen
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R342OTN
Subject: Medicare Fraud Edit Module Phase 2
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R341OTN
Subject: Update the Medicare Secondary Payer Payment (MSPPAY) Module to Accommodate the Medicare Part A Claims Expansion
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1508CP
Subject: Physician Fee Schedule Payment Policy Indicator File Record Layout for Use in Processing Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims for Professional Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R339OTN
Subject: Implementation of the 2007-2008 update to the Medicare Wage Index Occupational Mix Survey (Form CMS-10079 (2008))
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/11/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1409CP
Subject: Correction to Pub. 100-04, Chapter 17, Section 100.2.1
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/15/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R142FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 1st Notification for FY 2009.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/15/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R386OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness -- Medicare Fee-For-Service Payment Policies and Billing Instructions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/17/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R37SOMA
Subject: Revise Appendix A, Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/02/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1500CP
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1506CP
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP): Updating Submission Deadlines for Quarterly Drug List Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/23/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1511CP
Subject: Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospital Payment Rates for Calendar Year 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/23/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R343OTN
Subject: Production Region Split and New Contractor Workload Number for the National Government Services (NGS) Part A Delaware Workload and New Contractor Numbers for the Jurisdiction 13 Medicare Administrative Contractor Part A and Part B Connecticut and New York Workloads
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/23/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1514CP
Subject: ASC Manualization
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1621CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Revised Medicare ZIP Code Files for January 2009
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1619CP
Subject: Procedures for Paying Claims Without Passing through the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) or Medicare Code Editor (MCE)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1617CP
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Influenza Virus Vaccine and Pneumococcal Vaccine Codes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R393OTN
Subject: UPDATE TO CR 5020: Method of Cost Settlement for Inpatient Services for Rural Hospitals Participating Under Demonstration Authorized by Section 410A of the Medicare Modernization Act
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R395OTN
Subject: MCS Changes Needed to Address Duplicate PINs in Separate CICS Regions Prior to the Merge of those Regions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R143FM
Subject: Instructions for Monthly Processing of Non-Medicare Secondary Payer (Non-MSP) Debts Returned to Agency (RTA) from the Department of Treasury
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R392OTN
Subject: Revision to the Common Working File (CWF) Requirements for Updating Spells of Illness for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed (SB) Claims
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R388OTN
Subject: Analysis of Systems Changes Needed to Change Type of Bill (TOB) for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) from 73x to 77x
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/12/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R62MSP
Subject: Instructions For Utilizing 837 Professional Claim Adjustment (CAS) Segments for Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Part B Claims
MM Article #: MM6211
MM Article Release Date: 12/12/2008

05/23/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1517CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.2, Effective July 1, 2008
MM Article #: MM6045
MM Article Release Date: 05/27/2008

12/19/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R63MSP
Subject: Instructions on utilizing 837 Institutional CAS segments for Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Part A Claims.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: 12/19/2008

N/A

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0805
Subject: Overview of New Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) - The first in a series of articles on the implementation of this program.
MM Article #: SE0805
MM Article Release Date: 04/02/2008

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1520CP
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update
MM Article #: MM6053
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2008

05/23/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1516CP
Subject: July Quarterly Update for 2008 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
MM Article #: MM6022
MM Article Release Date: 05/27/2008

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1523CP
Subject: July 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.2
MM Article #: MM6080
MM Article Release Date: 06/05/2008

10/24/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R391OTN
Subject: Archiving and Retrieving of the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) and the Medicare Code Editor (MCE) for Processing Claims
MM Article #: MM6177
MM Article Release Date: 11/03/2008

12/05/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R412OTN
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - VMS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1526CP
Subject: Institutional Services Paid on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/29/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R396OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1521CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for October 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/21/2008

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1481CP
Subject: Type of Service (TOS) Corrections
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/12/2008

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1597CP
Subject: Payment for Implanted Prosthetic Devices for Part B Inpatients in Hospitals that are Paid Under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: MM6050
MM Article Release Date: 09/18/2008

11/03/2008

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1628CP
Subject: Payment for Implanted Prosthetic Devices for Part B Inpatients in Hospitals that are Paid Under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: MM6050
MM Article Release Date: 09/18/2008

N/A

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0836
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency -- The Medicare Program Prepares
MM Article #: SE0836
MM Article Release Date: 12/08/2008

N/A

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0820
Subject: Marketing Rules Reminders for DME Suppliers Including Contract Suppliers under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
MM Article #: SE0820
MM Article Release Date: 06/04/2008

06/06/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R347OTN
Subject: Analysis and Design Only ---Systems Improvements to Streamline Updates to the Place of Service (POS) Code Set
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/06/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R348OTN
Subject: Modify the CWF Feed to Limit the Amount of Preventive Data Rows Being Loaded
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R272PI
Subject: Clarification of Provider Enrollment Procedures Involving Certified Suppliers and Providers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R90MCM
Subject: Chapter 9, Employer/Union Sponsored Group Health Plans
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1632CP
Subject: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2009 File Layout
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1631CP
Subject: Extension of Therapy Cap Exceptions Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/01/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R16P235
Subject: Updates Chapter 35, Cost Report and Form CMS 2540-96, to reflect further clarification to existing instructions. The effective date effective for instructional changes is April 30, 2008.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1629CP
Subject: 2009 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Annual Update Reminder
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R399OTN
Subject: Apply IRS Form 1099-MISC Updates to VMS System
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/26/2008

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R53GI
Subject: Medicare Contractor Testing with Future Dates in the EDC
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/26/2008

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R376OTN
Subject: Limitation on Recoupment - MCS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

09/26/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1603CP
Subject: Claims Jurisdiction and Enrollment Procedures for Suppliers of Certain Prosthetics, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Replacement Parts, Accessories and Supplies
MM Article #: MM5917
MM Article Release Date: 10/09/2008

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1613CP
Subject: Reasonable Charge Update for 2009 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, and Certain Intraocular Lenses
MM Article #: MM6221
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2008

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1610CP
Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes
MM Article #: MM6189
MM Article Release Date: 10/07/2008

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1495CP
Subject: Billing Blood and Blood Products
MM Article #: MM5867
MM Article Release Date: 05/05/2008

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R83NCD
Subject: Blood-Derived Products for Chronic, Non-Healing Wounds
MM Article #: MM6043
MM Article Release Date: 05/05/2008

N/A

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0814
Subject: Provider Authentication by Medicare Provider Contact Centers
MM Article #: SE0814
MM Article Release Date: 05/02/2008

04/11/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1490CP
Subject: Prolonged Services (Codes 99354 - 99359)
MM Article #: MM5972
MM Article Release Date: 04/30/2008

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1499CP
Subject: Ambulance Fee Schedule - Conversion Factor File for CY 2009 Ambulance Inflation Factor.
MM Article #: MM6000
MM Article Release Date: 05/05/2008

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1607CP
Subject: Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2009
MM Article #: MM6113
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2008

05/07/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R88BP
Subject: Therapy Personnel Qualifications and Policies Effective January 1, 2008
MM Article #: MM5921
MM Article Release Date: 05/09/2008

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1509CP
Subject: Adjusting Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Reimbursement for Replaced Devices Offered Without Cost or With a Credit
MM Article #: MM5860
MM Article Release Date: 05/05/2008

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1496CP
Subject: Medicare Shared Systems Modifications Necessary to Capture and Crossover Medicaid Drug Rebate Data Submitted on Form UB 04 Paper Claims and Direct Data Entry (DDE) Claims.
MM Article #: MM5950
MM Article Release Date: 05/13/2008

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R381OTN
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals Vendor Identification Number, Iron Dextran Payment Update, and Physician Election
MM Article #: MM6210
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2008

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1505CP
Subject: Correction to Determinations of Early vs. Later Episodes Under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)
MM Article #: MM6027
MM Article Release Date: 05/21/2008

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1503CP
Subject: Revisions to the Billing Requirements for ESRD-Related Epotein Alfa (EPO) and Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp) Administrations Provided During Unscheduled or Emergency Dialysis Treatments in the Outpatient Hospital Setting
MM Article #: MM6047
MM Article Release Date: 05/21/2008

04/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0806
Subject: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program: Grandfathering, Repair and Replacement, Mail Order Diabetic Supplies, and Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) -- The second in a series of articles on the new DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
MM Article #: SE0806
MM Article Release Date: 04/03/2008

N/A

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0807
Subject: Important Exceptions and Special Circumstances that Occur under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program: - The third in a series of articles on the new DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
MM Article #: SE0807
MM Article Release Date: 04/17/2008

06/13/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R352OTN
Subject: Notification of New Quarterly Updates to the Ambulance Fee Schedule Public Use File (PUF)
MM Article #: MM6091
MM Article Release Date: 06/16/2008

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R89BP
Subject: Medical and Other Health Services Furnished to SNF Patients
MM Article #: MM5991
MM Article Release Date: 05/21/2008

04/18/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R333OTN
Subject: Assignment of Providers to MACs
MM Article #: MM5979
MM Article Release Date: 05/13/2008

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1504CP
Subject: New Chapter for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF)
MM Article #: MM5815
MM Article Release Date: 05/21/2008

07/25/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R93BP
Subject: Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal CancerServices.
MM Article #: MM6145
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/25/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R89NCD
Subject: Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

N/A

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0816
Subject: Medicare Payments for Part B Mental Health Services
MM Article #: SE0816
MM Article Release Date: 07/29/2008

01/08/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1406CP
Subject: January 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM5852
MM Article Release Date: 01/10/2008

01/04/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1405CP
Subject: Reprocessing of Certain Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Claims
MM Article #: MM5845
MM Article Release Date: 01/10/2008

05/02/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R87BP
Subject: Incident To Policy Update
MM Article #: MM5288
MM Article Release Date: 05/09/2008

06/06/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1529CP
Subject: July 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
MM Article #: MM6049
MM Article Release Date: 06/09/2008

05/30/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1528CP
Subject: July Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)
MM Article #: MM6087
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2008

01/10/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1407CP
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Caps without KX Modifier Exceptions Start January 1, 2008
MM Article #: MM5871
MM Article Release Date: 01/17/2008

11/14/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1635CP
Subject: Adding Certain Entities as Originating Sites for Payment of Telehealth Services--Section 149 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA)
MM Article #: MM6215
MM Article Release Date: 11/21/2008

01/11/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1411CP
Subject: April 2008 Update to the Medicare Code Editor (MCE) and Grouper
MM Article #: MM5876
MM Article Release Date: 01/17/2008

04/29/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1494CP
Subject: REPORTING OF ADDITIONAL DATA TO DESCRIBE SERVICES ON HOSPICE CLAIMS
MM Article #: MM5567
MM Article Release Date: 08/22/2008

06/19/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R90BP
Subject: July 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: MM6094
MM Article Release Date: 06/23/2008

06/20/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1537CP
Subject: October Quarterly Update to 2008 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
MM Article #: MM6111
MM Article Release Date: 06/23/2008

N/A

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0830
Subject: Steps for Individual Eligible Professionals to Access Their 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Feedback Reports Personally
MM Article #: SE0830
MM Article Release Date: 08/04/2008

N/A

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0831
Subject: Steps for Organizations to Access Their 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Feedback Reports
MM Article #: SE0831
MM Article Release Date: 08/04/2008

06/27/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1545CP
Subject: Payment for Inpatient Hospital Visits (Codes 99221 - 99239)
MM Article #: MM5792
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2008

06/06/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1531CP
Subject: Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software Changes for July 2008
MM Article #: MM6084
MM Article Release Date: 06/09/2008

06/27/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R58DEMO
Subject: Medicare Acute Care Episode Demonstration - Rescinds and fully replaces CR 5767
MM Article #: MM6001
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2008

01/18/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1417CP
Subject: January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS
MM Article #: MM5912
MM Article Release Date: 01/28/2008

11/28/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1642CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files for April 2009.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/17/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R387OTN
Subject: Medicare Payment for Air Ambulance Services Under Section 146(b)(1) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008
MM Article #: MM6214
MM Article Release Date: 10/20/2008

11/07/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R6PDB
Subject: Chapter 12-Employer/Union Sponsored Group Health Plan
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/14/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1637CP
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/14/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R400OTN
Subject: Revised 4010A1 837 Professional (837P) Flat File
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/14/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1636CP
Subject: File Descriptions for Retrieving the 2009 Pricing and HCPCS Data Files through CMS Mainframe Telecommunications Systems
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/19/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R404OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness -- Medicare Fee-For-Service Payment Policies and Billing Instructions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/11/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R21COM
Subject: Instructions Related to the CMS Standardized Provider Inquiry Chart for FY 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/11/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R309OTN
Subject: New Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Editing to Address Duplicate Crossover Claim File Submissions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/11/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1410CP
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/19/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R403OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1638CP
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1640CP
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R405OTN
Subject: FISS Reason Code Language Expansion
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R7PDB
Subject: Chapter 13 Premium and Cost-Sharing Subsidies for Low-Income Individuals
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R406OTN
Subject: Analysis Only for New FISS, CWF and NCH System Requirements for All 837 I Claims Related to Rendering Physicians/Practitioners
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/11/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R80BP
Subject: Requirements for Ordering and Following Orders for Diagnostic Tests
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/17/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1414CP
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Caps without KX Modifier Exceptions Start January 1, 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/18/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R233PI
Subject: Update to Chapter 10
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/18/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R32SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 2, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Appendix W, Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Swing-Beds in CAHs
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1542CP
Subject: National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS), Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), and Remittance Advice (RA) Messages
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1539CP
Subject: Self-Administered Drug Exclusion Lists
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R260PI
Subject: Clarification of Chapter 10
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R356OTN
Subject: National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) - Phase VIIB of Implementation
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R91BP
Subject: Self-Administered Drug Exclusion Lists
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/19/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1536CP
Subject: July 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/25/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R55DEMO
Subject: Medicare Acute Care Episode (ACE) Demonstration
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/25/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1421CP
Subject: Update of Institutional Claims References
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/19/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R402OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency--Policies Concerning the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage (Part C)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/05/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R411OTN
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness- Additional Instructions Concerning Financial Management and Program Integrity
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/25/2008

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R135FM
Subject: Clarification Regarding the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Medigap Claim-Based Crossover Process
MM Article #: MM5837
MM Article Release Date: 01/28/2008

06/13/2008

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R438PR1
Subject: Determinations and Appeals Procedures Mailing/Web Site Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

04/25/2008

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R437PR1
Subject: Provides for calendar year inflation factors to update previous years reasonable compensation ranges.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

10/03/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1608CP
Subject: 2009 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), A/B MACs, Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)
MM Article #: MM6220
MM Article Release Date: 10/06/2008

10/24/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R389OTN
Subject: New 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Payment Rates Effective for Dates of Service July 1, 2008, Through December 31, 2008
MM Article #: MM6212
MM Article Release Date: 10/28/2008

10/03/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1612CP
Subject: Revision of Interim Payment Methodology for Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI), Clarifying Existing Policy on Training of Religious Nonmedical Nursing Personnel, Claims Not Billed to the RNHCI Specialty Contractor, and Statutory End of Coverage for RNHCI Items and Services Furnished in the Home
MM Article #: MM5383
MM Article Release Date: 10/09/2008

10/31/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1623CP
Subject: Influenza Vaccine and the Pneumococcal Vaccine Payment Allowances Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)
MM Article #: MM6153
MM Article Release Date: 11/04/2008

01/25/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R311OTN
Subject: Support Income Tax Reporting
MM Article #: MM5816
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

07/03/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1547CP
Subject: Update-Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rate Year 2009
MM Article #: MM6114
MM Article Release Date: 07/09/2008

11/17/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R56GI
Subject: Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2009
MM Article #: MM6258
MM Article Release Date: 11/12/2008

12/05/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1644CP
Subject: 2008 Jurisdiction List for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supply Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes
MM Article #: MM6062
MM Article Release Date: 09/29/2008

10/31/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1624CP
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPI) on Claims for Out-of-Jurisdiction Purchased Mammography Preventive Screening and Diagnostic Services
MM Article #: MM6237
MM Article Release Date: 11/04/2008

10/31/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1626CP
Subject: Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases
MM Article #: MM6218
MM Article Release Date: 11/04/2008

10/24/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R394OTN
Subject: New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code and Terminated Hemophilia Clotting Factor HCPCS Code
MM Article #: MM6268
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2008

10/24/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1618CP
Subject: Revision to the Reporting Requirements of Qualifying Hospital Stays on Inpatient Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed (SB) Claims
MM Article #: MM6233
MM Article Release Date: 10/30/2008

N/A

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0838
Subject: 2008 - 2009 Influenza (Flu) Season Resources for Health Care Professionals
MM Article #: SE0838
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2008

10/31/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R397OTN
Subject: Claim Adjustments to Correct Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Payment Errors
MM Article #: MM6250
MM Article Release Date: 11/04/2008

08/29/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1581CP
Subject: Discarded Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents for Home Dialysis
MM Article #: MM6133
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2008

N/A

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0835
Subject: Non-acceptance of Legacy Provider Numbers on Incoming Medicare Claims
MM Article #: SE0835
MM Article Release Date: 10/09/2008

N/A

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0840
Subject: Changes in Medicare Payment for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment
MM Article #: SE0840
MM Article Release Date: 11/17/2008

10/24/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1620CP
Subject: Payment of Assistant at Surgery Services in a Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
MM Article #: MM6123
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2008

10/17/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1615CP
Subject: Update to the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) Benefit
MM Article #: MM6223
MM Article Release Date: 11/12/2008

05/23/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1513CP
Subject: Average Sales Price Updates
MM Article #: MM5798
MM Article Release Date: 05/29/2008

05/23/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R344OTN
Subject: VMS Modifications to Implement the Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) System, Part II
MM Article #: MM6026
MM Article Release Date: 05/27/2008

05/23/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1515CP
Subject: Date of Service (DOS) for Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Specimens
MM Article #: MM6018
MM Article Release Date: 05/29/2008

06/11/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1532CP
Subject: Phase 2 of Manual Revisions to Reflect Payment Changes for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
MM Article #: MM6119
MM Article Release Date: 06/12/2008

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1527CP
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - New Waived Tests
MM Article #: MM6021
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2008

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1519CP
Subject: Instructions for Institutional Providers and Suppliers Billing Self-Referred Mammography Claims Regarding the Attending/Referring Physician National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MM Article #: MM6023
MM Article Release Date: 06/05/2008

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1522CP
Subject: Charges to Hold A Bed During SNF Absence
MM Article #: MM6030
MM Article Release Date: 06/05/2008

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R232PI
Subject: Clarification of Standards for Processing CMS-855 Enrollment Applications
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R231PI
Subject: NPI Number for Medical Review
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R58MSP
Subject: Insertion of the Debt Collection System (DCS) User Guide into the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Section of the Manual and Associated Revisions/Updates to the DCS User Guide
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R31SOMA
Subject: Revision of Appendix P--Survey Protocol for Long Term Care Facilities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/13/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R351OTN
Subject: 508 Compliancy for Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) Software
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/13/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R259PI
Subject: Benefit Integrity Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/18/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1419CP
Subject: January 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.0
MM Article #: MM5865
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2008

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R413OTN
Subject: Excluding Low Utilization Payment Adjustment (LUPA) Claims from Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Episode Sequence Edits
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R275PI
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1647CP
Subject: Payments to Home Health Agencies That Do Not Submit Required Quality Data
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1648CP
Subject: Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2009
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/11/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R139FM
Subject: Interaction with Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/11/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R52GI
Subject: Change to CR Implementation Report Due Dates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

01/11/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R134FM
Subject: Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 2nd Notification for FY 2008.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/09/2008

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1645CP
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 2009
MM Article #: MM6304
MM Article Release Date: 12/09/2008

12/09/2008

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R97NCD
Subject: Thermal Intradiscal Procedures (TIPs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R314OTN
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R315OTN
Subject: BOI Extract for CWF and MBD
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R237PI
Subject: PIMR Annual Update
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R238PI
Subject: Correction of the Medicare Contractor System (MCS) Downcoding Problem in Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R236PI
Subject: Update to Chapter 10
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R313OTN
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the States of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas in Jurisdiction 4 Part AB Medicare Administrative Services (MAC) Workload
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R262PI
Subject: Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1546CP
Subject: Modification to existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1425CP
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2008 for 2 Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) with New Wage Index Values --Correction
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/19/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R276PI
Subject: Deceased Individuals and the Provider Enrollment Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/19/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R278PI
Subject: Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0832
Subject: The ICD-10 Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System (CM/PCS)-The Next Generation of Coding
MM Article #: SE0832
MM Article Release Date: 09/30/2008

06/20/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R9SS
Subject: CMS Business Partner Systems Security Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/27/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R261PI
Subject: Update to Section 12 of Chapter 10 of the Program Integrity Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/28/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R408OTN
Subject: NEW NUMBERS FOR ALL MAC JURISDICTIONS. THIS CHANGE REQUEST RESCINDS AND FULLY REPLACES CR 5651
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/28/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R144FM
Subject: Revisions to the Monthly Statistical Report on Intermediary and Carrier Part A and Part B Appeals Activity Form (CMS-2592) to Capture Data on Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Redeterminations
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/03/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1PDB
Subject: Chapter 5 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/28/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R38SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Exhibits 37, 196, and 287.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R2PDB
Subject: Chapter 6 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R420OTN
Subject: Implementation - 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

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R277PI
Subject: Additional Provider Enrollment Verification and Program Integrity Activities
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R279PI
Subject: Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) Updates
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R39SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 4 Program Administration and Fiscal Management
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1649CP
Subject: Procedures for Paying Claims Without Passing through the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) or Medicare Code Editor (MCE)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/05/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1435CP
Subject: Emergency Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R360OTN
Subject: Implementation - 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

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1552CP
Subject: VMS Recognition of New Specialty Codes for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) With Pedorthic Personnel, Medical Supply Companies With Pedorthic Personnel, and Rehabilitation Agencies. (DME MACs Only)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/17/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R140FM
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 4th Notification for FY 2008.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R359OTN
Subject: Composite Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Processing under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0821
Subject: Reminder - Medicare Provides Coverage of Diabetes Screening Tests
MM Article #: SE0821
MM Article Release Date: 06/18/2008

06/13/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R354OTN
Subject: Hospitals Exempt from Present on Admission (POA) Reporting (i.e. non Inpatient Prospective Payment System or IPPS Hospitals) and the Affects on Grouper
MM Article #: MM6086
MM Article Release Date: 06/16/2008

05/30/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1524CP
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule-Medicare Travel Allowance Fees for Collection of Specimens
MM Article #: MM5996
MM Article Release Date: 06/05/2008

07/11/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R87NCD
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) With Stenting
MM Article #: MM6137
MM Article Release Date: 07/14/2008

N/A

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0824
Subject: Clarification of Medicare Bad Debt Policy Related to Accounts at a Collection Agency
MM Article #: SE0824
MM Article Release Date: 06/30/2008

06/13/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1534CP
Subject: New 'K' Code for Replacement Interface Material
MM Article #: MM6075
MM Article Release Date: 06/16/2008

06/06/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R349OTN
Subject: Inappropriate Denials of Claims for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of Carotid Arteries Concurrent with Stenting Based on Facility Recertification Due Dates
MM Article #: MM6046
MM Article Release Date: 06/12/2008

07/07/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R357OTN
Subject: Pathology Services: Notification of the Sunset for the Payment of Physician Pathology Services for Independent Laboratories
MM Article #: MM6088
MM Article Release Date: 07/14/2008

N/A

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0815
Subject: Reminder that Exceptions to Therapy Caps are Restricted as of July 1, 2008
MM Article #: SE0815
MM Article Release Date: 06/02/2008

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1555CP
Subject: Revision of the Requirements for Denial of Payment for New Admissions (DPNA) for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Billing
MM Article #: MM6116
MM Article Release Date: 07/21/2008

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1560CP
Subject: July 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.2
MM Article #: MM6080
MM Article Release Date: 06/05/2008

01/14/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R80NCD
Subject: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions
MM Article #: MM5818
MM Article Release Date: 02/19/2008

12/24/2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R98NCD
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the Carotid Artery Concurrent With Stenting
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/24/2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R19P236
Subject: Provider Reimbursement Forms and Instructions, Form CMS-2552-96
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

12/24/2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R424OTN
Subject: HIGLAS Part A Changes for Limitation on Recoupment
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/15/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R368OTN
Subject: Application of the Hospital Outpatient Quality Data Reporting Program under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: MM6072
MM Article Release Date: 11/06/2008

12/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R100BP
Subject: January 2009 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: MM6320
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2009

12/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1658CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 15.0, Effective January 1, 2009
MM Article #: MM6290
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2009

10/24/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R96BP
Subject: Compendia as Authoritative Sources for Use in the Determination of a "";Medically Accepted Indication""; of Drugs and Biologicals Used Off-Label in an Anti-Cancer Chemotherapeutic Regimen
MM Article #: MM6191
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2008

11/14/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R97BP
Subject: Adding Certain Entities as Originating Sites for Payment of Telehealth Services--Section 149 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

N/A

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0841
Subject: Present on Admission (POA) Indicator Payment Implications
MM Article #: SE0841
MM Article Release Date: 11/24/2008

06/13/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R353OTN
Subject: Payment for Complex Rehabilitative Power Mobility Device Services that Span the Implementation Date of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Programs in Competitive Bidding Areas
MM Article #: MM6112
MM Article Release Date: 06/16/2008

11/07/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1630CP
Subject: Fee Schedule Update for 2009 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies
MM Article #: MM6270
MM Article Release Date: 11/13/2008

12/01/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1639CP
Subject: Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: MM6106
MM Article Release Date: 12/03/2008

11/14/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1634CP
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
MM Article #: MM6229
MM Article Release Date: 11/21/2008

11/07/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R55GI
Subject: Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2009
MM Article #: MM6258
MM Article Release Date: 11/12/2008

11/07/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1633CP
Subject: Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement
MM Article #: MM6262
MM Article Release Date: 11/12/2008

10/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1625CP
Subject: 2009 Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
MM Article #: MM6254
MM Article Release Date: 11/04/2008

12/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R425OTN
Subject: Implementation of the Health Care Claim Status Inquiry and Response (276/277) Version 005010 - Part A Shared System Change
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1462CP
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update April 2008
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R243PI
Subject: Implementation of A PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R59MSP
Subject: Treasury Collections on MSP Debt
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1457CP
Subject: Redeterminations of Overpayments
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

06/20/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1540CP
Subject: July 2008 Update to the ASC Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

11/14/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R401OTN
Subject: 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Claims-Based Reporting of Measures Groups
MM Article #: MM6187
MM Article Release Date: 11/20/2008

02/22/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1454CP
Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Adjudication Services Project - New IOM Chapter - Pub. 100-04, Chapter 37 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Adjudication Services Project
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/22/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1463CP
Subject: ZIP Code Files by Date of Service
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/22/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1452CP
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for July 2008.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R318OTN
Subject: Create User Account for Next Generation Desktop (NGD) on Common Working File (CWF)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R319OTN
Subject: Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Mid-Month Production Region Split
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/14/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R136FM
Subject: Revisions to Debt Referral Instructions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/15/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1451CP
Subject: Clinical Lab: New Automated Test for the AMCC Panel Payment Algorithm
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R88NCD
Subject: Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1562CP
Subject: Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Monitoring for Home Anticoagulation Management
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R361OTN
Subject: Administrative Instructions for Support Income Tax Reporting
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R91NCD
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R245PI
Subject: Processing Part B Therapy Claims While the Therapy Cap Exceptions Process is in Effect
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R137FM
Subject: Reporting Costs Directly Associated with the RAC Program
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R321OTN
Subject: Refinements in Cost Reporting Due to CMS's Revised Procedures for Recalibrating DRG Relative Weights Under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1469CP
Subject: Document Control Number (DCN) Search FeatureInformation Box
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1467CP
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/01/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R36SOMA
Subject: Revisions to Appendix PP-Interpretive Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities, Tags F325 and F371
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/01/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1568CP
Subject: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X12-N 837 version 5010 Changes Necessary for Coordination of Benefits (COB) and other Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process Revisions
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R322OTN
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/06/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1472CP
Subject: Update of Institutional Claims References
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

03/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R326OTN
Subject: Medicare Fraud Edit Module
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R265PI
Subject: Medicare Fraud Edit Module Phase 3
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R365OTN
Subject: CWF Automation of the Contractor Table to Support MAC Workload Renumbering
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R364OTN
Subject: Modification of Part B Flat File for Electronic Remittance Advice and Standard Paper Remit
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/12/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1447CP
Subject: REPORTING OF ADDITIONAL DATA TO DESCRIBE SERVICES ON HOSPICE CLAIMS
MM Article #: MM5567
MM Article Release Date: 08/22/2007

03/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R435PR1
Subject: Updates Chapter 3, Bad Debts, Charity, and Courtesy Allowances and the Table of Contents reflects deleted page numbers.
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R82BP
Subject: January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)-Manualization
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R239PI
Subject: Additional Instructions for the 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

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R240PI
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Include All 11x Claims in the Nightly Universe Files Generated for the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R241PI
Subject: Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R320OTN
Subject: Jurisdiction 3 Part A Merge
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1445CP
Subject: January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)- Manualization
MM Article #: MM5946
MM Article Release Date: 02/27/2008

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1444CP
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1446CP
Subject: Update to Common Working File (CWF Edits) 7284 and 7548
MM Article #: MM5907
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1443CP
Subject: Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Refinement and Rate Update for Calendar Year (CY) 2008
MM Article #: MM5879
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R81BP
Subject: Process for Amending the List of Compendia for Determination of Medically-Accepted Indications for Off-Label Uses of Drugs and Biologicals in an Anti-Cancer Chemotherapeutic Regiment
MM Article #: MM5870
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1440CP
Subject: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 Changes to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services
MM Article #: MM5943
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1441CP
Subject: New 'K' Code for Replacement Interface Material
MM Article #: MM5900
MM Article Release Date: 02/20/2008

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R317OTN
Subject: Production Region Split and New Contractor Number for Riverbend New Jersey Part A Workload
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R316OTN
Subject: Submitting Outpatient Provider Specific Data
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1437CP
Subject: Change in the Amount in Controversy Requirement for Administrative Law Judge Hearings and Federal District Court Appeals
MM Article #: MM5897
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1434CP
Subject: Extension of the Dates of Service Eligible for the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment
MM Article #: MM5937
MM Article Release Date: 01/28/2008

08/15/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R369OTN
Subject: Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Merge Program Accommodation for Duplicate Check Numbers
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/15/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R370OTN
Subject: Add Provider Measures to the Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

08/12/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1574CP
Subject: Physician Fee Schedule Payment Policy Indicator File Record Layout for Use in Processing Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims for Professional Services
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1436CP
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/07/2008

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1439CP
Subject: Removal of Outdated References to Christian Science Sanatoria from Medicare Systems
MM Article #: N/A
MM Article Release Date: N/A

02/01/2008

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1430CP
Subject: Use of HCPCS V2787 When Billing Approved Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lens (A-CIOLs) in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Physician Offices, and Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs)
MM Article #: MM5853
MM Article Release Date: 02/06/2008

02/01/2008

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1424CP
Subject: Correction to Low Utilization Payment Adjustment Add-on Payments Under the Refined Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)
MM Article #: MM5877
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

07/03/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R86NCD
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
MM Article #: MM6048
MM Article Release Date: 07/08/2008

07/09/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1548CP
Subject: Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes 99291 - 99292)
MM Article #: MM5993
MM Article Release Date: 06/09/2008

02/22/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1455CP
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update
MM Article #: MM5948
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

06/06/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1530CP
Subject: Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes 99291 - 99292)
MM Article #: MM5993
MM Article Release Date: 06/09/2008

02/22/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1459CP
Subject: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Billing Requirement Updates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
MM Article #: MM5898
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/22/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1464CP
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.1, Effective April 1, 2008.
MM Article #: MM5936
MM Article Release Date: 02/25/2008

02/29/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R244PI
Subject: Collapsing Medicare Provider Transaction Access Numbers (PTANs) to Ensure a One-to-One National Provider Identifier (NPI) Match
MM Article #: MM5906
MM Article Release Date: 03/04/2008

01/18/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R235PI
Subject: Additional Information on Reporting a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ordering/Referring and Attending/Operating/Other/Service Facility for Medicare Claims
MM Article #: MM5890
MM Article Release Date: 01/22/2008

08/01/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R362OTN
Subject: Requirement to Educate Providers Regarding CMS Use of Medicare Cost Report Data
MM Article #: MM6132
MM Article Release Date: 08/04/2008

12/31/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1657CP
Subject: January 2009 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
MM Article #: MM6320
MM Article Release Date: 01/02/2009

03/07/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1476CP
Subject: Correction to Low Utilization Payment Adjustment Add-on Payments Under the Refined Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)
MM Article #: MM5877
MM Article Release Date: 02/05/2008

08/08/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R363OTN
Subject: FY 2006 Supplementary Security Income (SSI) Data
MM Article #: MM6126
MM Article Release Date: 08/11/2008

08/15/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1576CP
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update
MM Article #: MM6158
MM Article Release Date: 08/18/2008

08/15/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1577CP
Subject: Revisions to the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals
MM Article #: MM6124
MM Article Release Date: 08/18/2008

03/14/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1479CP
Subject: April 2008 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes
MM Article #: MM5965
MM Article Release Date: 03/19/2008

08/15/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R367OTN
Subject: Reporting Withholding Due to IRS Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP) on the Remittance Advice
MM Article #: MM6125
MM Article Release Date: 08/18/2008