Physician Transmittals

12/08/2006

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:10:00 EST

CR #: 5409
Release Date: 12/08/2006
Subject: Additional Codes for Physician Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP)
MLN Article #: N/A

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:52:00 EST

CR #: 5419
Release Date: 12/22/2006
Subject: Provider Migration
MLN Article #: N/A

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:14:00 EST

CR #: 5426
Release Date: 12/22/2006
Subject: Private Contracting- Definition of Physician/Practitioner
MLN Article #: MM5426

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:17:00 EST

CR #: 5386
Release Date: 12/22/2006
Subject: Revisions to Procedure to Establish Good Cause and Qualified Independent Contractor Jurisdictions
MLN Article #: MM5386

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:18:00 EST

CR #: 5459
Release Date: 12/22/2006
Subject: Emergency Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: MM5459

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:20:00 EST

CR #: 5428
Release Date: 12/22/2006
Subject: Medicare Payment for Preadministration-Related Services Associated with IVIG Administration-Payment Extended through CY 2007
MLN Article #: MM5428

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:20:00 EST

CR #: 5443
Release Date: 12/22/2006
Subject: Payment Amounts and Policies in the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount
MLN Article #: MM5443

12/22/2006

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:41:00 EST

CR #: 5365
Release Date: 12/22/2006
Subject: Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumococcal Vaccine (CPT 90732) When Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)
MLN Article #: MM5365

01/05/2007

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:19:00 EST

CR #: 5409
Release Date: 01/05/2007
Subject: Additional Codes for Physician Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP)
MLN Article #: N/A

01/05/2007

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:21:00 EST

CR #: 5468
Release Date: 01/05/2007
Subject: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 Changes to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component (TC) of Physician Pathology Services
MLN Article #: MM5468

02/26/2007

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:19:00 EST

CR #: 5528
Release Date: 02/26/2007
Subject: April Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: MM5528

02/02/2007

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:25:00 EST

CR #: 5208
Release Date: 02/02/2007
Subject: Use of 9-Digit ZIP codes for Determining the Correct Payment Locality for Services Paid Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Anesthesia Service
MLN Article #: N/A

02/02/2007

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:25:00 EST

CR #: 5472
Release Date: 02/02/2007
Subject: Differentiating Mass Adjustments From Other Types of Adjustments and Claims for Crossover Purposes and Revising the Detailed Error Report Special Provider Notification Letters
MLN Article #: N/A

03/09/2007

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:27:00 EST

CR #: 5558
Release Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: Program Overview: 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative
MLN Article #: N/A

03/09/2007

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:27:00 EST

CR #: 5208
Release Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: Use of 9-Digit ZIP codes for Determining the Correct Payment Locality for Services Paid Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Anesthesia Services
MLN Article #: N/A

01/11/2007

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:00:00 EST

CR #: 5459
Release Date: 01/11/2007
Subject: Emergency Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: N/A

02/01/08

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 EST

CR #: 5944
Release Date: 02/01/08
Subject: EMERGENCY -- Legislative Change Affecting the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), and Extension of the 2008 Participation Open Enrollment Period.
MLN Article #: MM5944

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:38:00 EST

CR #: 5858
Release Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service Legacy Provider IDs Prohibited on Form CMS-1500 and Form CMS-1450 (UB-04) Claims
MLN Article #: MM5858

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:39:00 EST

CR #: 5895
Release Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Summary of Policies in the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount
MLN Article #: MM5895

04/06/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:41:00 EST

CR #: 5044
Release Date: 04/06/2007
Subject: Revise the VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Medicare Contractor System (MCS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MLN Article #: N/A

02/05/08

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:53:00 EST

CR #: 5937
Release Date: 02/05/08
Subject: Extension of the Dates of Service Eligible for the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment
MLN Article #: N/A

02/08/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:54:00 EST

CR #: 5902
Release Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Emergency Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: N/A

02/07/08

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:57:00 EST

CR #: 5943
Release Date: 02/07/08
Subject: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 Changes to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services
MLN Article #: MM5943

02/01/08

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:04:00 EST

CR #: 5853
Release Date: 02/01/08
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)
MLN Article #: MM5853

08/24/07

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:14:00 EST

CR #: 5711
Release Date: 08/24/07
Subject: Sunset of the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment
MLN Article #: MM5711

08/20/07

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:14:00 EST

CR #: 5698
Release Date: 08/20/07
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment
MLN Article #: MM5698

09/12/07

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:24:00 EST

CR #: 5608
Release Date: 09/12/07
Subject: Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
MLN Article #: MM5608

09/21/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:25:00 EST

CR #: 5729
Release Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Unlabeled Use for Anti-Cancer Drugs: Medical Literature Used to Determine Medically Accepted Indications for Drugs and Biologicals Used in Anti-Cancer Treatment
MLN Article #: MM5729

09/14/07

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:25:00 EST

CR #: 5708
Release Date: 09/14/07
Subject: Updating the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to Include Language "";"";;or NPI When Required"";"";;
MLN Article #: N/A

09/14/07

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:27:00 EST

CR #: 5584
Release Date: 09/14/07
Subject: Discontinuance of the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Registry
MLN Article #: N/A

09/21/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:27:00 EST

CR #: 5677
Release Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Procedures
MLN Article #: MM5677

09/27/07

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:39:00 EST

CR #: 5697
Release Date: 09/27/07
Subject: Participating Physicians Report - Deletion of Requirement to Forward a Memorandum to CMS Detailing Adjustments to Form F Column 1 (PAR Prior) (from previous enrollment period).
MLN Article #: N/A

09/21/07

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:40:00 EST

CR #: 5730
Release Date: 09/21/07
Subject: Revisions to 9-Digit ZIP Code List Provided in Change Request 5208
MLN Article #: MM5730

09/28/07

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:41:00 EST

CR #: 5708
Release Date: 09/28/07
Subject: Updating the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to Include Language "";"";;or NPI When Required
MLN Article #: N/A

10/05/07

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:44:00 EST

CR #: 5728
Release Date: 10/05/07
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Final Implementation
MLN Article #: MM5728

07/29/08

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:46:00 EST

CR #: 6042
Release Date: 07/29/08
Subject: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008- Legislative Change Concerning Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services.
MLN Article #: MM6042

07/25/08

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:48:00 EST

CR #: 6036
Release Date: 07/25/08
Subject: The National Provider and Plan Enumeration System (NPPES) and the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Data
MLN Article #: MM6036

08/15/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:50:00 EST

CR #: 6131
Release Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: Implementation of a New Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) No.213. "";"";;Non-compliance with the Physician Self-referral Prohibition Legislation or Payer Policy"";"";;
MLN Article #: MM6131

08/15/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:50:00 EST

CR #: 6121
Release Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: 2008 Reminder For Roster Billing and Centralized Billing For Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations
MLN Article #: MM6121

09/05/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EST

CR #: 6156
Release Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Schedule for Completing the Year 2009 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Procedures
MLN Article #: N/A

09/12/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:35:00 EST

CR #: 6183
Release Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: Limitation on Recoupment for Providers, Physicians, and Supplier Overpayments
MLN Article #: MM6183

09/26/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:19:00 EST

CR #: 6052
Release Date: 09/26/2008
Subject: Physician Payment Amounts When Physicians Furnish Excluded Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers
MLN Article #: MM6052

10/17/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:24:00 EST

CR #: 6093
Release Date: 10/17/2008
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for Secondary Providers
MLN Article #: MM6093

10/24/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:56:00 EST

CR #: 6212
Release Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: New 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment Rates Effective for Dates of Service July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
MLN Article #: MM6212

10/31/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:03:00 EST

CR #: 6235
Release Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: Calendar Year 2009 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory Procedures
MLN Article #: N/A

10/31/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:10:00 EST

CR #: 6237
Release Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers on Claims for Out-of-Jurisdiction Purchased Mammography Preventive Screening and Diagnostic Services
MLN Article #: MM6237

11/07/2008

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:00 EST

CR #: 6227
Release Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database 2009 File Layout
MLN Article #: N/A

11/07/2008

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:17:00 EST

CR #: 6151
Release Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Clarification of Provider Enrollment Procedures Involving Certified Suppliers and Providers
MLN Article #: N/A

11/14/2008

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:56:00 EST

CR #: 6187
Release Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Claims- Based Reporting of Measures Groups
MLN Article #: MM6187

12/05/2008

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:10:00 EST

CR #: 6162
Release Date: 12/05/2008
Subject: Indian Health Service Provider Payment to Non-IHS Physicians for Teleradiology Interpretations
MLN Article #: MM6162

12/01/08

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:27:00 EST

CR #: 6106
Release Date: 12/01/08
Subject: Health Professional Shortage Area Bonus Payment Policy Changes
MLN Article #: MM6106

12/19/2008

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:59:00 EST

CR #: 6349
Release Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Summary of Policies in the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount
MLN Article #: MM6349

01/02/2009

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:49:00 EST

CR #: 6351
Release Date: 01/02/2009
Subject: Emergency Update to the 2009 Medicare Physiciam Fee Schedule
MLN Article #: MM6351

01/30/09

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:07:00 EST

CR #: 6319
Release Date: 01/30/09
Subject: Payment for Co-Surgeons in a Method II Critical Access Hospital
MLN Article #: MM6319

01/30/2009

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:11:00 EST

CR #: 6335
Release Date: 01/30/2009
Subject: FISS, CWF, and NCH System Requirements for All Outpatient 837 I Claims Related to Rendering Physicians/Practitioners
MLN Article #: N/A

03/04/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:27:00 EST

CR #: 6397
Release Date: 03/04/2009
Subject: April Update to the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: MM6397

03/06/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EST

CR #: 6306
Release Date: 03/06/2009
Subject: Disclosure of Physician Ownership in Hospitals
MLN Article #: MM6306

03/20/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:37:00 EST

CR #: 6394
Release Date: 03/20/2009
Subject: Program Overview: 2009 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and the 2009 Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program
MLN Article #: MM6394

03/16/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:41:00 EST

CR #: 6310
Release Date: 03/16/2009
Subject: Incorporation of Physician Fee Schedule Regulatory Changes
MLN Article #: MM6310

04/02/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:16:00 EST

CR #: 6443
Release Date: 04/02/2009
Subject: Manualization of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Record Layouts for Contractors Processing Institutional Claims
MLN Article #: N/A

04/15/2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:23:00 EST

CR #: 6310
Release Date: 04/15/2009
Subject: Incorporation of Physician Fee Schedule Regulatory Changes
MLN Article #: MM6310

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:55:00 EST

CR #: 5881
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: ZIP Code Files by Date of Service
MLN Article #: N/A

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST

CR #: 5855
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Systems Changes for Prescription Order Numbers for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals
MLN Article #: MM5855

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:01:00 EST

CR #: 5948
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update
MLN Article #: MM5948

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:02:00 EST

CR #: 5910
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Clarification to CR 5744 - Payment Allowance Update for the Influenza Virus Vaccine CPT 90660 and Further Instruction Regarding the Pneumococcal Vaccine CPT 90669
MLN Article #: MM5910

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:02:00 EST

CR #: 5793
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Payment for Initial Hospital Care Services (Codes 99221 - 99233) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services) (Codes 99234 - 99236)
MLN Article #: MM5793

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:03:00 EST

CR #: 5931
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: MANUALIZATION of Payment for Outpatient ESRD-Related Services
MLN Article #: MM5931

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:03:00 EST

CR #: 5791
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Payment for Hospital Observation Services (Codes 99217 - 99220) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services - Codes 99234 - 99236)
MLN Article #: MM5791

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:04:00 EST

CR #: 5794
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Subsequent Hospital Visits and Hospital Discharge Day Management Services Codes (99231 - 99239)
MLN Article #: MM5794

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:04:00 EST

CR #: 5932
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Teaching Physician Requirements For ESRD Monthly Capitation Payment (MCP)
MLN Article #: MM5932

02/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:09:00 EST

CR #: 5909
Release Date: 02/22/08
Subject: Items and Special Services Having Special DME Review Considerations
MLN Article #: MM5909

02/29/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:09:00 EST

CR #: 5906
Release Date: 02/29/08
Subject: Collapsing Medicare Provider Transaction Access Numbers (PTANs) to Ensure a One-to-One National Provider Identifier (NPI) Match
MLN Article #: MM5906

03/07/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:22:00 EST

CR #: 5792
Release Date: 03/07/08
Subject: Payment for Inpatient Hospital Visits- General (Codes 99221-99239)
MLN Article #: MM5792

08/29/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:23:00 EST

CR #: 6100
Release Date: 08/29/08
Subject: Physician Signature Requirements for Diagnostic Tests
MLN Article #: MM6100

08/29/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:24:00 EST

CR #: 6150
Release Date: 08/29/08
Subject: 2009 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payments
MLN Article #: MM6150

08/22/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:24:00 EST

CR #: 6180
Release Date: 08/22/08
Subject: October Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)
MLN Article #: MM6180

08/21/08

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:25:00 EST

CR #: 6131
Release Date: 08/21/08
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"";"";;
MLN Article #: MM6131

05/11/2007

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:36:00 EST

CR #: 5043
Release Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MLN Article #: MM5640

04/24/2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:22:00 EST

CR #: 6311
Release Date: 04/24/2009
Subject: New Physician Specialty Code for Hospice and Palliative Care
MLN Article #: MM6311

05/08/2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:33:00 EST

CR #: 6429
Release Date: 05/08/2009
Subject: Pricing Claims for Services Rendered in Place of Service Home
MLN Article #: N/A

06/05/2009

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:28:00 EST

CR #: 6484
Release Date: 06/05/2009
Subject: July Update to the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: MM6484

07/02/2009

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:18:00 EST

CR #: 6514
Release Date: 07/02/2009
Subject: Coding and Reporting Principles for the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program
MLN Article #: MM6514

07/10/2009

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:43:00 EST

CR #: 6539
Release Date: 07/10/2009
Subject: 2009 Reminder for Roster Billing and Centralized Billing for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations
MLN Article #: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:18:00 EST

CR #: 5543
Release Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Implementation of the Carrier Jurisdictional Pricing Rules for All Purchased Diagnostic Service Claims
MLN Article #: MM5543

05/25/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:20:00 EST

CR #: 5549
Release Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Continuation of Legacy Number Reporting on Outbound Claims for COBA Process
MLN Article #: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:21:00 EST

CR #: 5433
Release Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT
MLN Article #: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:23:00 EST

CR #: 5615
Release Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs Medicare-equivalent Remittance Advice (MRA) Project: Continued Use of Part A Legacy Provider Numbers After National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) Are Fully Implemented
MLN Article #: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:23:00 EST

CR #: 5564
Release Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Clarification of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Reporting Requirements for Ambulance Service Claims
MLN Article #: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:24:00 EST

CR #: 5616
Release Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: New Deadline for Required Submission of the Form CMS-1500 (08-05)
MLN Article #: N/A

05/11/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:25:00 EST

CR #: 5640
Release Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Coding & Reporting Principles
MLN Article #: MM5640

05/30/2007

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:27:00 EST

CR #: 5578
Release Date: 05/30/2007
Subject: Update to Publication 100-4, Chapters 1 & 15 for ZIP5 and ZIP9 Medicare ZIP Code Files.
MLN Article #: N/A

05/31/2007

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:28:00 EST

CR #: 5584
Release Date: 05/31/2007
Subject: Discontinuance of the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Registry
MLN Article #: MM5584

06/01/2007

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:29:00 EST

CR #: 5393
Release Date: 06/01/2007
Subject: Expand PSC Data Transfer Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MLN Article #: N/A

05/29/2007

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:30:00 EST

CR #: 5614
Release Date: 05/29/2007
Subject: Discontinuance of the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Registry
MLN Article #: N/A

08/07/2009

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:35:00 EST

CR #: 6581
Release Date: 08/07/2009
Subject: 2010 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payments
MLN Article #: MM6581

10/16/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:05:00 EST

CR #: 5043
Release Date: 10/16/07
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MLN Article #: N/A

10/26/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:06:00 EST

CR #: 5674
Release Date: 10/26/07
Subject: How to Handle the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ordering/Referring and Attending/Operating/Other/Service Facility for Medicare Claims
MLN Article #: MM5674

10/26/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:32:00 EST

CR #: 5774
Release Date: 10/26/07
Subject: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2008 File
MLN Article #: N/A

11/02/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:17:00 EST

CR #: 5726
Release Date: 11/02/07
Subject: Rejection of X12 276 Claim Status Requests That Lack National Provider Identifiers (NPIs)
MLN Article #: MM5726

11/02/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:18:00 EST

CR #: 5777
Release Date: 11/02/07
Subject: Update to Place of Service (POS) Code Set: New Code for Temporary Lodging
MLN Article #: MM5777

11/02/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:19:00 EST

CR #: 5795
Release Date: 11/02/07
Subject: Update to Requirement to Submit National Provider Identifier (NPI) Notification
MLN Article #: MM5795

11/02/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:20:00 EST

CR #: 5716
Release Date: 11/02/07
Subject: NCPDP Inbound Claim and COB Companion Documents Updated for NPI Reporting
MLN Article #: MM5716

11/02/07

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:21:00 EST

CR #: 5590
Release Date: 11/02/07
Subject: Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes for Implementation of Stage 3 of National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MLN Article #: N/A

06/12/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:05:00 EST

CR #: 5044
Release Date: 06/12/2007
Subject: Revise the VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Medicare Contractor System (MCS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
MLN Article #: N/A

06/08/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:06:00 EST

CR #: 5649
Release Date: 06/08/2007
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Crosswalk Status Review
MLN Article #: N/A

06/22/07

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:16:00 EST

CR #: 5621
Release Date: 06/22/07
Subject: Limiting Numbers of Letters Automatically Generated For Claims Suspended When There is No One-to-One Match of National Provider Identifier (NPI) to Legacy Provider Number
MLN Article #: N/A

06/19/07

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:20:00 EST

CR #: 5476
Release Date: 06/19/07
Subject: Revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Disclosure Format
MLN Article #: N/A

06/29/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:23:00 EST

CR #: 5597
Release Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: IOM Pub 100-09, Chapters 3, Provider Inquiries and Chapter 6 - Provider Customer Service Program Updates
MLN Article #: MM5597

06/29/07

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:25:00 EST

CR #: 5629
Release Date: 06/29/07
Subject: Claims Processing Change for Services Submitted with the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Modifiers QB or QU for Claims with Dates of Service On or After January 1, 2006
MLN Article #: MM5629

06/29/07

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:26:00 EST

CR #: 5625
Release Date: 06/29/07
Subject: Billing and Payment in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
MLN Article #: MM5625

07/13/07

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:31:00 EST

CR #: 5597
Release Date: 07/13/07
Subject: IOM Pub. 100-09, Chapters 3- Provider Inquiries and Chapter6- Provider Customer Service Program Updates
MLN Article #: N/A

03/21/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:36:00 EST

CR #: 5980
Release Date: 03/21/2008
Subject: April Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: MM5980

03/21/08

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:37:00 EST

CR #: 5977
Release Date: 03/21/08
Subject: Type of Service (TOS) Corrections
MLN Article #: N/A

03/28/08

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:37:00 EST

CR #: 5995
Release Date: 03/28/08
Subject: Carrier Assignment of Provider Identification Numbers (PINs).
MLN Article #: N/A

04/11/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:38:00 EST

CR #: 5968
Release Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Nursing Facility Services (Codes 99304 -99318)
MLN Article #: MM5968

04/04/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:38:00 EST

CR #: 5956
Release Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) and Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes
MLN Article #: N/A

04/11/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:39:00 EST

CR #: 5972
Release Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Prolonged Services (Codes 99354 - 99359)
MLN Article #: MM5972

09/01/2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:08:00 EST

CR #: 6617
Release Date: 09/01/2009
Subject: October Update to the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
MLN Article #: MM6617

11/30/2007

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:02:00 EST

CR #: 5750
Release Date: 11/30/2007
Subject: Medicare Exclusion Database (MED) Addition of National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MLN Article #: N/A

11/02/2007

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:04:00 EST

CR #: 5771
Release Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Reporting an NPI and the 'EY' Modifier on Claims for DMEPOS Items Dispensed Without a Physician's Order to Obtain a Medicare Denial for Coordination of Benefits (COB)
MLN Article #: MM5771

11/02/2007

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:06:00 EST

CR #: 5732
Release Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2008 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures
MLN Article #: N/A

11/30/07

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:10:00 EST

CR #: 5750
Release Date: 11/30/07
Subject: Medicare Exclusion Database (MED) Addition of National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MLN Article #: N/A

12/14/2007

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:12:00 EST

CR #: 5812
Release Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Include NPI for the MBD/NGD extracts from CWF for Hospice and Home Health Episodes
MLN Article #: N/A

05/16/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:18:00 EST

CR #: 6024
Release Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) and Affiliate National Provider Identifier (NPI) Process Modifications
MLN Article #: N/A

04/18/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:19:00 EST

CR #: 5972
Release Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: Prolonged Services (Codes 99354 - 99359)
MLN Article #: MM5972

04/18/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:22:00 EST

CR #: 5979
Release Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: Assignment of Providers to MACs
MLN Article #: MM5979

05/16/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:25:00 EST

CR #: 6013
Release Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Physician Fee Schedule Payment Policy Indicator File Record Layout for Use in Processing Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims for Professional Services
MLN Article #: N/A

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:26:00 EST

CR #: 5990
Release Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Institutional Services Paid on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS)
MLN Article #: N/A

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:26:00 EST

CR #: 6087
Release Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: July Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)
MLN Article #: MM6087

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:27:00 EST

CR #: 6023
Release Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Instructions for Institutional Providers and Suppliers Billing Self-Referred Mammography Claims Regarding the Attending/Referring Physician National Provider Identifier (NPI)
MLN Article #: MM6023

05/30/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:09:00 EST

CR #: 5993
Release Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes 99291 - 99292)
MLN Article #: MM5993

06/20/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:10:00 EST

CR #: 6085
Release Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: Screening Pelvic Examinations
MLN Article #: MM6085

06/13/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:12:00 EST

CR #: 6104
Release Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Establishment of Alternative Reporting Periods and Reporting Criteria
MLN Article #: MM6104

01/04/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EST

CR #: 5761
Release Date: 01/04/2008
Subject: NPI Number for Medical Review
MLN Article #: N/A

12/28/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EST

CR #: 5698
Release Date: 12/28/2007
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment
MLN Article #: MM5698

01/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:16:00 EST

CR #: 5890
Release Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Additional Information on Reporting a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ordering/Referring and Attending/Operating/Other/Service Facility for Medicare Claims
MLN Article #: MM5890

01/11/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:16:00 EST

CR #: 5838
Release Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
MLN Article #: N/A

03/21/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:19:00 EST

CR #: 5285
Release Date: 03/21/2007
Subject: Provider/Supplier Enrollment Approval Letters
MLN Article #: N/A

12/21/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:27:00 EST

CR #: 5654
Release Date: 12/21/2007
Subject: National Provider Identifier Accounts Receivable Netting Process
MLN Article #: N/A

04/20/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:02:00 EST

CR #: 5595
Release Date: 04/20/2007
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Implementation Contingency Plan
MLN Article #: MM5595