<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:itemdetail="http://namespaceForItemDetail/"><channel><title>QPU April 2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/List.asp</link><description>The Quarterly Provider Update provides a listing of Agency regulations and meeting notices. Non-regulatory changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, consisting of manual instructions, are also included in this listing.</description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:53:00 EST</lastBuildDate><copyright /><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032696</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032696</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3017-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Final Rule with Comment Period: Conditions for Coverage of Power Mobility Devices, including Powered Wheelchairs and Power-Operated Vehicles (Scooters)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032697</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032697</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1429-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Proposed Rule: Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032698</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032698</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-9026-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice: Schedule for Publishing Medicare Final Regulations after a Proposed or Interim Final Regulation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032699</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032699</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3142-NC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice: Evaluation Criteria and Standards for Quality Improvement Program Contracts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032700</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032700</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2132-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicaid Program; Provider Qualifications for Audiologists&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032701</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032701</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1428-CN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates; Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032704</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032704</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1428-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Proposed Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/18/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032708</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032708</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1263-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for Long-Term Care Hospitals: Annual Payment Rate Updates and Policy Changes; Final Rule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032710</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032710</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1262-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Criteria for Being Classified as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility; Final Rule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032712</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032712</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1265-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/02/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032714</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032714</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1279-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Request for Nominations for the Program Advisory Oversight Committee for the Competitive Acquisition of Durable Medical Equipment and Other Items&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/02/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032715</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032715</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1273-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Public Meetings in Calendar Year 2004 for New Durable Medical Equipment Coding and Payment Determinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032716</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032716</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-5004-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Voluntary Chronic Care Improvement Under Traditional Fee-for-Service Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032717</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032717</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1727-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Provider Reimbursement Determinations and Appeals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032718</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032718</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1380-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Manufacturer Submission of Manufacturer's Average Sales Price (ASP) Data for Medicare Part B Drugs and Biologicals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032720</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032720</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1185-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Elimination of Statement of Intent Procedures for Filing Medicare Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032722</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032722</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R54MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 19, Managed Care and M+C Systems Requirements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032728</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032728</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R53MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 11, Contracts With Medicare+Choice Organizations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032730</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032730</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R52MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 17, Subchapter A, TEFRA Cost-Based Payment Process and Principles&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032731</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032731</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R51MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 2, End Stage Renal Disease&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032733</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032733</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R50MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 20, Managed Care and M+C Systems Business Requirements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032735</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032735</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R49MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 4, Benefits and Beneficiary Protection&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032736</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032736</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R220CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Grievances, Organization Determinations, and Appeals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032737</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032737</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R220CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 414 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032738</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032738</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032739</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032739</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032740</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032740</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032741</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032741</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032743</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032743</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032750</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032750</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032751</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032751</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032753</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032753</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032755</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032755</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032757</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032757</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032758</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032758</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032760</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032760</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R141CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032762</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032762</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032764</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032764</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032766</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032766</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R88CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Changes to Payment for Ambulance Services Required by Section 414 of MMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032768</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032768</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032769</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032769</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032771</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032771</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1469-F2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Correcting Amendment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032773</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032773</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1810-CN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Physicians' Referrals to Health Care Entities With Which They Have Financial Relationships (Phase II); Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032774</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032774</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1809-F5&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Physicians' Referrals to Health Care Entities With Which They Have Financial Relationships: Extension of Partial Delay of Effective Date&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032775</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032775</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1372-CN2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004: Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032776</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032776</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-9022-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances--January 2004 Through March 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032784</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032784</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2189-CN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicaid Program; Real Choice Systems Change Grants; Correction Notice&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032786</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032786</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2189-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicaid Program; Real Choice Systems Change Grants&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/18/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032789</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032789</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-5033-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Establishment of the Advisory Board on the Demonstration of a Bundled Case-Mix Adjusted Payment System for End Stage Renal Disease Services and Request for Nominations for Members&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/02/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032788</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032788</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-5025-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Medicare Replacement Drug Demonstration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032791</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032791</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4071-N2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Listening Sessions on Performance Measures for Public Reporting on the Quality of Hospital Care During April, May, and June 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032793</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032793</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4066-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education--May 11, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032795</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032795</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3134-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Town Hall Meeting on Potential Facility Qualifications for Expanded Coverage of Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty for Carotid Stenting Procedures&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032796</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032796</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3130-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Meeting of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee--July 14, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032798</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032798</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2200-N3&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Meeting of the State Pharmaceutical Assistance Transition Commission--July 7, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/18/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032800</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032800</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1363-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; May 17, 2004, Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032803</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032803</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1266-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Public Meeting in Calendar Year 2004 for New Clinical Laboratory Tests Payment Determinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032801</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032801</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1269-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Establishment of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and Request for Nominations for Members&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032805</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032805</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4069-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Open Public Meeting To Discuss Definitions of Regions for Regional Medicare Preferred Provider Organizations and Prescription Drug Plans Under the Medicare Modernization Act--July 21, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032807</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032807</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2196-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032809</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032809</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2195-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicaid Program; Demonstration To Improve the Direct Service Community Workforce&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037429</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037429</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037434</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037434</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037443</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037443</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037448</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037448</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037459</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037459</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037464</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037464</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037468</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037468</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R141CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037475</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037475</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Outpatient Clinical Laboratory /Tests Furnished by Hospitals With Fewer Than 50 Beds&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037479</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037479</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Outpatient Clinical Laboratory /Tests Furnished by Hospitals With Fewer Than 50 Beds&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037482</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037482</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R98CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consolidation of the Claims Crossover Process--Additional CWF Functionality&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037490</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037490</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arrangements for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathology Services (PT, OT, SLP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037495</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037495</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R85CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Processing of Claims for Referred Services for a Independent Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037504</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037504</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037505</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037505</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037506</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037506</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037507</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037507</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037508</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037508</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037509</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037509</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037511</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037511</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037512</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037512</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037514</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037514</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037515</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037515</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037516</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037516</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037517</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037517</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037519</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037519</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037523</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037523</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037524</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037524</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037572</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037572</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R213CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment to Bank&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037601</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037601</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037628</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037628</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037636</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037636</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037645</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037645</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R145CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Data Element Requirements Matrix - Carrier&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037669</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037669</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R13BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Self Management Training Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037882</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037882</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R171CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July Quarterly Update for 2004 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037891</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037891</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037894</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037894</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037897</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037897</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R136CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Addition of Two "WW" Codes to Identify Xeloda (Capecitabine)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037901</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037901</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R127CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2004 Jurisdiction List&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037903</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037903</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037906</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037906</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R98CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consolidation of the Claims Crossover Process--Additional CWF Functionality&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037909</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037909</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037912</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037912</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New "K" Codes for Wheelchair Cushions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037914</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037914</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037915</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037915</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037916</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037916</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037917</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037917</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037932</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037932</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037933</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037933</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037934</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037934</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037935</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037935</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037936</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037936</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037937</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037937</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037941</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037941</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037942</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037942</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037947</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037947</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037952</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037952</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R115CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; DMERCs and VIPS, Processing NDC Numbers Clarification to CR 3141&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037954</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037954</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R191CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing L Codes - DMERCs and FIs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037961</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037961</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R179CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification to CR 3069 - New "K" Codes for Wheelchair Cushions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037966</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037966</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037969</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037969</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037975</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037975</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037980</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037980</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037983</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037983</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038012</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038012</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038018</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038018</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R75OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; One time instructions for audit intermediary cost reporting processes to accommodate claims processing error that prevented some supply charges from being reported on home health prospective payment system claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038036</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038036</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038049</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038049</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038054</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038054</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038059</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038059</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arrangements for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathology Services (PT, OT, SLP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038065</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038065</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038071</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038071</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038077</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038077</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038083</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038083</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Medicare July Outpatient OPPS Outpatient Code Editor&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038091</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038091</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038098</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038098</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038103</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038103</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038105</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038105</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038108</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038108</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038111</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038111</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Processing Non-covered HH PPS Charges&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038114</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038114</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038115</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038115</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038117</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038117</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R80CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Extend Medicare Coverage for Certain Colorectal Cancer Screenings at SNF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038118</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038118</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038119</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038120</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038120</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038122</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038122</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038121</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038121</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038123</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038123</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038125</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038125</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038126</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038126</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038128</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038128</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038129</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038129</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R13BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Self Management Training Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038130</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038130</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038133</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038133</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038136</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038136</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038139</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038139</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038141</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038141</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038144</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038144</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038146</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038146</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R141CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038151</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038151</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038153</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038153</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038155</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038155</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038157</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038157</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038159</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038159</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038161</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038161</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038163</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038163</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038165</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038165</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038167</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038167</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038170</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038170</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038173</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038173</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038176</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038176</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038179</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038179</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038181</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038181</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038183</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038183</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038185</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038185</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038187</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038187</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038190</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038190</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038192</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038192</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038194</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038194</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1275-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice: Announcement of Bi-Annual Ambulatory Payment Classification, Panel Meeting on August 18, 19 &amp; 20, 2004 &amp; Announcement of New Members&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038207</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038207</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038212</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038212</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038214</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038214</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2187-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice: Extended Availability of Unexpended SCHIP Funds From the Appropriation for FYs 1998 Through 2004; and Authority To Use a Portion of SCHIP Funds for Medicaid Expenditures&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038217</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038217</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2186-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Proposed Rule: Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038218</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038218</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1492-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule Updates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038221</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038221</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4068-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Proposed Rule: Medicare Drug Benefit Effective CY 2006 (Title I)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038222</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038222</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2199-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Proposed Rule: Special Rules for Employer Sponsored Drug Programs: Subsidies to Encourage Retention (Title I))&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038224</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038224</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038232</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038232</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038235</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038235</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038240</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038240</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038251</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038251</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038252</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038252</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038254</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038254</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038264</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038264</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038265</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038265</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038266</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038266</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038274</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038274</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038277</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038277</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038278</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038278</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038280</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038280</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038281</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038281</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038282</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038282</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038284</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038284</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038285</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038285</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038287</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038287</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038288</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038288</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038290</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038290</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; (PDF - 413 KB) NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038291</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038291</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038292</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038292</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R209CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to CR 2944, Transmittal 90, Issued on February 6, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038301</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038301</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038304</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038304</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R182CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updated SNF NO PAY File for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038310</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038310</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R178CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Evaluation and Management Service Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038315</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038315</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038335</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Corrections Involving 0040T and A9603&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038351</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038351</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038358</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038358</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038364</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038364</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038369</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038369</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038376</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038376</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038390</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038390</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038392</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038392</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038398</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038398</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038401</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038401</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R191CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing L Codes - DMERCs and FIs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038406</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038406</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R189CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updated SNF Help File Available for Calendar Year 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038411</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038411</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R177CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updated SNF NO PAY File for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038417</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038417</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038431</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038431</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038437</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038437</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038443</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038443</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038465</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038465</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038472</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038472</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038478</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038478</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038485</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038485</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038488</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038488</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038491</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038491</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038494</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038494</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038499</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038499</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038505</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038505</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038510</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038510</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038513</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038513</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038517</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038517</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038521</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038521</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038526</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038526</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038531</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038531</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038536</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038536</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038541</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038541</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038545</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038545</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038546</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038546</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038551</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038551</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038554</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038554</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038559</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038559</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038560</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038560</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R143CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updated SNF NO PAY File for April 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038564</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038564</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038568</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038568</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038571</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038571</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R94CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; More Info on MSNs About SNFs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038575</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038575</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Bundled Services for SNF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038580</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038580</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038882</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038882</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038888</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038888</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R178CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Evaluation and Management Service Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038893</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038893</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038897</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038897</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R201CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; IOM Manualization of Indian Health Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038899</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038899</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R205CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Nurse Practitioners As Attending Physicians in the Medicare Hospice Benefit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038902</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038902</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R209CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to CR 2944, Transmittal 90, Issued on February 6, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038905</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038905</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038908</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038908</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038913</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038913</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038931</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038931</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038936</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038936</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R194CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2004 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Payment for Drugs, Biologicals and Radiopharmaceuticals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039013</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039013</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039014</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039017</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039017</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039021</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039021</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039025</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039025</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039027</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039027</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R87CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expansion of Transfer Policy Under Inpatient Payment Prospective System (IPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039029</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039029</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039030</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039030</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Outpatient Clinical Laboratory /Tests Furnished by Hospitals With Fewer Than 50 Beds&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039031</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039031</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R103CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 4, Section 250.2, Optional Method for Outpatient Services: Cost-Based Facility Services Plus 115 Percent.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039032</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039032</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039033</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039033</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039034</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039034</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039035</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039035</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R13BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Self Management Training Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039036</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039036</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039037</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039037</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039039</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039039</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039046</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039046</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039047</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039047</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039048</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039048</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039815</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039815</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039831</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039831</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039841</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039841</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039842</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039842</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039855</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039855</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039858</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039858</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039859</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039859</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039860</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039860</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039861</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039861</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039862</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039862</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039863</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039863</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039864</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039864</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039865</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039865</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039866</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039866</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039867</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039867</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039868</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039868</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039869</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039869</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039870</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039870</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039871</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039871</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039872</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039872</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039875</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039875</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039876</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039876</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039878</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039878</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R141CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052912</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052912</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052913</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052913</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053035</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053035</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2005 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053254</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053254</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R170CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 1, General Billing Requirements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053258</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053258</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R141CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053259</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053259</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R143CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updated SNF NO PAY File for april 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053274</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053274</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R186CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July Update to the Medicare Outpatient code Editor (OCE) Version 19.2 For Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053277</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053277</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R187CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing Requirements for Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy for the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds of the Lower Extremities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053279</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053279</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 15:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R188CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Outpatient Billing and Payment under OPPS for New, Unclassified Drugs or Biologicals Approved by the FDA After January 1, 2004, But Before Assignment of a Product-Specific Drug/Biological HCPCS Code&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053324</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053324</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R191CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing L Codes - DMERCs and FIs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053326</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053326</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R195CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; July 2004 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053332</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053332</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R208CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Long Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) Fiscal Year 2005-Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053343</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053343</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053345</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053345</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R72OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Determining Rural Status of Hospitals for Transitional Outpatient Payments (TOPs) for 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053348</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053348</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R77OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions Related to "Redistribution of Unused Resident Positions," Section 422 of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), P.L. 108-173, for Purposes of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053349</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053349</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R79OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 18-Month Moratorium on Physician Self-Referrals to Specialty Hospitals; Processing of Form CMS-855A Applications to Become a Medicare Certified Hospital&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053351</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053351</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R87OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions Related to "Redistribution of Unused Resident Positions," Section 422 of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA), P.L. 108-173, for Purposes of Graduate Medical Education (GME) Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053356</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053356</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arrangements for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathology Services (PT, OT, SLP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053357</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053357</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual-Chapter 10&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053358</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053358</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R15BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Nurse Practitioners As Attending Physicians in the Medicare Hospice Benefit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053640</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053640</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2005 11:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R140CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Concerns Regarding Changing of Patient Status Code Due to Common Working File Edit 7272&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/23/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053952</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053952</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R178CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Evaluation and Management Service Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; NA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053953</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053953</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R202CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised Updated SNF NO PAY File for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053954</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053954</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R203CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing Payment in a Health Professional Shortage Area&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053955</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053955</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R205CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Nurse Practitioners As Attending Physicians in the Medicare Hospice Benefit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053957</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053957</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R207CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expansion of Policy Where Patient is a Member of a Medicare Advantage (MA) Organization For ONly a Portion of the Billing Period to Include Inpatient Rehabiliation Facilities (IRF) and Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCH)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053959</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053959</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R216CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualization of INR Monitoring&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; NA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053960</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053960</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R82OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Determining Rural Status of Hospitals for Transitional Outpatient Payments (TOPs) for 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053961</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053961</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 12:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R88OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification and Revision of Change Request (CR) 3084, Implementation of Section 508(f) of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-173)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053963</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053963</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053966</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053966</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053971</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053971</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053975</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053975</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054006</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054006</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054009</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054009</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054010</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054010</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054011</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054011</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054025</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054025</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-Day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054318</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054318</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054319</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054319</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 14:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 10.2, Effectie July 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054321</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054321</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 14:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment REason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054322</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054322</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054323</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054323</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054333</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054333</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054335</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054335</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054405</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054405</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054406</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054406</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054409</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054409</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054414</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054414</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R135CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Purchased Diagnostic Test - Carriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054430</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054430</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054434</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054434</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054435</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054435</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of INtent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054475</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054475</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R147CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Chemotherapy Administration Services, Nonchemotherapy Drug INfusion Services, and Drug Injection Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054524</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054524</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Complaint EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054527</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054527</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054528</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054528</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment REason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054531</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054531</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054663</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054663</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054664</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054664</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054665</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054665</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054667</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054667</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing Non-Covered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054669</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054669</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054670</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054670</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054671</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054671</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of INtent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055100</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055100</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055101</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055101</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electrically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055102</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055102</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055103</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055103</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055104</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055104</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055105</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055105</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055106</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055106</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittals 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055107</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055107</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 13:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055111</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055111</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arrangements for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathology Services (PT, OT, SLP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055113</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055113</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055115</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055115</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055117</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055117</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055121</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055121</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R148CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Incident-To Services on Form CMS-1500&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055124</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055124</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practicioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055127</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055127</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055130</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055130</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055142</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055142</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R13BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Self Management Training Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055144</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055144</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R78CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Incentive Payments for Physician Care&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055145</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055145</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R86CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Health Incurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) X12N837 Professional II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2006</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056083</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056083</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Bundled Services for SNF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2006</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056084</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056084</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R98CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consolidation of the Claims Crossover Process--Additional CWF Functionality&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056266</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056266</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R141CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056267</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056267</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R170CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 1, General Billing Requirements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056337</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056337</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R79OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 18-Month Moratorium on Physician Self-Referrals to Specialty Hospitals; Processing of Form CMS-855A Applications to Become a Medicare Certified Hospital&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056338</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056338</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arrangements for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathology Services (PT, OT, SLP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056339</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056339</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual-Chapter 10&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056340</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056340</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R135CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Purchased Diagnostic Test - Carriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056341</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056341</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R148CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Incident-To Services on Form CMS-1500&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056343</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056343</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R178CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Evaluation and Management Service Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056344</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056344</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R201CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; IOM Manualization of Indian Health Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058610</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058610</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058596</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058596</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058586</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058586</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058595</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058595</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058585</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058585</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058603</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058603</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058593</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058593</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R143CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Updated SNF NO PAY File for April 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058597</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058597</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R181CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058587</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058587</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R88CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Changes to Payment for Ambulance Services Required by Section 414 of MMA&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058598</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058598</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058588</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058588</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058614</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058614</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058600</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058600</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058590</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058590</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058615</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058615</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058601</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058601</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058591</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058591</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058616</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058616</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R220CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 414 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058602</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058602</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058592</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058592</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R134CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058613</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058613</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058599</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058599</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058589</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058589</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R98CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consolidation of the Claims Crossover Process--Additional CWF Functionality&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058594</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058594</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058620</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058620</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058631</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058631</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058619</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058619</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058629</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058629</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058617</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058617</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058621</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058621</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058622</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058622</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058626</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058626</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058627</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058627</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058628</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058628</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058630</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058630</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058618</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058618</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058632</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058632</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058633</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058633</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058635</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058635</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058634</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058634</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058639</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058639</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R79CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; ESRD Reimbursement for AMCC Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058640</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058640</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058641</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058641</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058671</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058671</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058660</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058660</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058668</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058668</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R145CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Data Element Requirements Matrix - Carrier&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058658</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058658</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R202CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised Updated SNF NO PAY File for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058663</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058663</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058653</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058653</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Payment Floor Calculation for Claims Submitted Electronically in a non-HIPAA Compliant EDI Format-Option II&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058678</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058678</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R74OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Emergency Correction Regarding Correction to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes for Low Osmolar Contrast Material&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058665</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058665</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058655</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058655</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058666</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058666</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058656</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058656</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058667</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058667</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058657</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058657</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R172CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Waived Tests - July 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058676</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058676</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058664</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058664</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058654</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058654</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R141CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for July 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058669</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058669</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R164CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reimbursement for Automated Multi-Channel Chemistry Test(s)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058659</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058659</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R192CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058704</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058704</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058703</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058703</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arthroscopic Lavage and Arthroscopic Debridement for the Osteoarthritic Knee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/11/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058684</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058684</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058699</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058699</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058682</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058682</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058705</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058705</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R133CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing NonCovered Charges to Fiscal Intermediaries - Summary and New Instructions - Clarification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/16/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058706</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058706</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R168CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 12, Physician/Practitioner Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058694</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058694</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058708</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058708</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058696</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058696</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058697</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058697</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Medicare July Outpatient OPPS Outpatient Code Editor&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058680</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058680</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058698</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058698</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058681</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058681</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of UB-92 Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058707</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058707</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" With an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058695</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058695</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058702</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058702</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemakers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058789</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058789</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R107CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd POC Review--HIPAA X12N 837 Health Care Claim Implementation Guide Editing Additional Instruction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058788</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058788</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058790</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058790</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R150CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 10.2, Effective July, 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058792</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058792</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R154CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058795</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058795</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Medicare July Outpatient OPPS Outpatient Code Editor&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058793</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058793</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2nd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058786</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058786</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; NCD - Ocular Photodynamic Therapy (OPT) With Verteporfin for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058828</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058828</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R211CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Elimination of Regulations for Written Statement of Intent (SOI)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058838</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058838</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R83OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Additional Health Insurance Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Information for Trading Partners &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/14/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058836</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058836</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R187CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing Requirements for Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy for the Treatment of Diabetic Wounds of the Lower Extremities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058840</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058840</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R16NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiac Pacemaker&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058837</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058837</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R68OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Transmittal 49 Implementation Date Extension&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058873</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058873</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R145CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Data Element Requirements Matrix - Carrier&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058867</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058867</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R13BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Self Management Training Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058870</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058870</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R9BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Arrangements for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Pathology Services (PT, OT, SLP) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058871</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058871</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R15BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Nurse Practitioners As Attending Physicians in the Medicare Hospice Benefit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058872</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058872</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R135CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Purchased Diagnostic Test - Carriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058869</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058869</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R191CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing L Codes - DMERCs and FIs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 06/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058874</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058874</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R148CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Incident-To Services on Form CMS-1500&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058868</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058868</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Corrections Involving 0040T and A9603&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058880</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058880</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R209CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to CR 2944, Transmittal 90, Issued on February 6, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058878</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058878</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R127CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2004 Jurisdiction List&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 05/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058904</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058904</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R89CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Elimination of the 90-day Grace Period for HCPCS Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058959</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS058959</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2006 09:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12P236&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 36, Hospital and Hospital Healthcare Complex Cost Report, Form CMS 2552-96&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 04/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>04/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS059058</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/APR2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS059058</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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