http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/List.aspThe 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.Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:53:00 ESThttp://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029701http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029701Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029680http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029680Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029670http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029670Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification of Mammography Annual Screening Examination<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/10/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029654http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029654Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029643http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029643Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Coding and Billing Instructions for Velcade<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029632http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029632Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R31CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification for Billing under the 2300 Provider Number by Renal Dialysis Facilities<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029622http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029622Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI <br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029612http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029612Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029763http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029763Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029746http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029746Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029738http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029738Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-114<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing and Payment of Incompleted Screening Colonoscopies<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029690http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029690Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029663http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029663Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029613http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029613Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029755http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029755Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029693http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029693Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029673http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029673Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-128<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal AB-03-044 (CR 2611), Addition of new temporary "K" codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029656http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029656Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029646http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029646Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029625http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029625Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R10OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 1, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029615http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029615Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R33CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> MQSA File Record Layout for the FDA Certified Digital Mammography Center<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029757http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029757Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029733http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029733Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> B-03-059<br /><b>Subject:</b> Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029724http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029724Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029705http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029705Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029647http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029647Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029636http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029636Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R41CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Services Furnished by a CAH<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029626http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029626Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R16OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Hospital PPS and FY 2004 Rates<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/05/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029616http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029616Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R39CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> The Supplemental Security Income/Medicare Beneficiary Data for FY 2004 for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029766http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029766Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI <br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029666http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029666Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029648http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029648Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification of Mammography Annual Screening Examination<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/10/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029627http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029627Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes in Transitional Outpatient Payment (TOP) for 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029617http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029617Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> New ICD-9 Code V04.81 for Billing Influenza Virus Vaccine Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029607http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029607Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R8CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029802http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029802Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R29OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revised American National Standards Institute X12N 837 Professional Health Care Claim Companion Document<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029703http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029703Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029672http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029672Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029645http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029645Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029634http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029634Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R36CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revenue Code<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029624http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029624Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI <br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029614http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029614Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029800http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029800Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029777http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029777Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R34CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Transaction 835 companion document and the flat file for Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 02/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029748http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029748Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029740http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029740Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029731http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029731Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R28B4<br /><b>Subject:</b> Section 2010, Items 14-33, Provider of Services or Supplier Information<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029753http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029753Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029721http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029721Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029653http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029653Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029642http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029642Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029631http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029631Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029621http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029621Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25FM <br /><b>Subject:</b> Rates of Interest<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/03/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029611http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029611Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029668http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029668Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029639http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029639Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029629http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029629Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R4NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Education Article: Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) for Destination Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/21/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029619http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029619Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R51CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> January Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 19.1 For Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029609http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029609Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R11CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Use of GY Modifier to Identify Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services that are Not Covered by Medicare <br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029798http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029798Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM <br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029751http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029751Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R8CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029719http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029719Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM <br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029699http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029699Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029677http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029677Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029652http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029652Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029640http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029640Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R4OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision to Attachement 2 in 2880<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029620http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029620Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029610http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029610Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029772http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029772Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029761http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029761Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029728http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029728Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1813B3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision to the MCM for Jurisdiction and Unprocessable Claims<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029711http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029711Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029696http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029696Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029675http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029675Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029659http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029659Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029638http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029638Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029628http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029628Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> January 2004 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029618http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029618Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029608http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029608Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R10CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Billing Instructions for Claims for Ventricular assist Devices for Beneficiaries in a Medicare+Choice Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029797http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029797Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029768http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029768Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI <br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029759http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029759Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029743http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029743Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029735http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029735Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> B-03-068<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2004 Annual Update for SNF Consolidated Billing for the CWF and Medicare Carriers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029708http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029708Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029716http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS029716Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031089http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031089Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031080http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031080Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031070http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031070Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031043http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031043Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031447http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031447Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031438http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031438Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031023http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031023Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031405http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031405Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031392http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031392Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031201http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031201Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031182http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031182Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R9CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Reasonable Charge Update for 2004 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, Therapeutic Shoes, and Certain Intraocular Lenses<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031014http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031014Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031349http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031349Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031306http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031306Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031117http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031117Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R28B4<br /><b>Subject:</b> Section 2010, Items 14-33, Provider of Services or Supplier Information<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031112http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031112Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1813B3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision to the MCM for Jurisdiction and Unprocessable Claims<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031425http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031425Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031400http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031400Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25FM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Rates of Interest<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/03/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031393http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031393Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> New ICD-9 Code V04.81 for Billing Influenza Virus Vaccine Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031202http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031202Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031195http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031195Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031357http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031357Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031350http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031350Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031317http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031317Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031101http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031101Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031063http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031063Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031440http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031440Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R33CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> MQSA File Record Layout for the FDA Certified Digital Mammography Center<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031025http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031025Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031419http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031419Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031204http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031204Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031184http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031184Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R10CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Billing Instructions for Claims for Ventricular assist Devices for Beneficiaries in a Medicare+Choice Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031132http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031132Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031367http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031367Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-130<br /><b>Subject:</b> Levocarnitine for Use in the Treatment of Carnitine Deficiency in ESRD Patients<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031352http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031352Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031319http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031319Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031292http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031292Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R35CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> The minimum standard for the number of pricing files that must be maintained by carrier standard systems<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031277http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031277Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R4NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Education Article: Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) for Destination Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/21/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031119http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031119Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> B-03-059<br /><b>Subject:</b> Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031093http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031093Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031073http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031073Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031441http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031441Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> New ICD-9 Code V04.81 for Billing Influenza Virus Vaccine Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031027http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031027Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031434http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031434Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031420http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031420Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031413http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031413Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031378http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031378Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031141http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031141Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031360http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031360Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1895A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031310http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031310Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031279http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031279Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R14CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Modifiers for Transportation of Portable X-rays<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031108http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031108Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031084http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031084Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031038http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031038Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031028http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031028Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031125http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031125Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-114<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing and Payment of Incompleted Screening Colonoscopies<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031091http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031091Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031082http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031082Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031045http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031045Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031035http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031035Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031442http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031442Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031426http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031426Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031421http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031421Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031408http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031408Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031386http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031386Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031376http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031376Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031206http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031206Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R10OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 1, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031191http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031191Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031139http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031139Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031131http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031131Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Education Article: Stopping Abuse of the Power Wheelchair Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/26/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031344http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031344Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031321http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031321Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031300http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031300Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification of Mammography Annual Screening Examination<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/10/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031294http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031294Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031291http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031291Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031129http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031129Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031122http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031122Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> B-03-068<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2004 Annual Update for SNF Consolidated Billing for the CWF and Medicare Carriers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031098http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031098Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031446http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031446Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031383http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031383Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031013http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031013Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031363http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031363Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> A-03-082<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification for Billing under the 2300 Provider Number by Hospital-Based Renal Dialysis Facilities (RDF)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031298http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031298Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031096http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031096Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031067http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031067Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031030http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031030Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031436http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031436Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031415http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031415Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031397http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031397Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031381http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031381Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031199http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031199Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031011http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031011Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031303http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031303Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R29OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revised American National Standards Institute X12N 837 Professional Health Care Claim Companion Document<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031296http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031296Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031087http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031087Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031078http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031078Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031059http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031059Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-128<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal AB-03-044 (CR 2611), Addition of new temporary "K" codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031445http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031445Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031430http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031430Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031423http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031423Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031416http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031416Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031187http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031187Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R11CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Use of GY Modifier to Identify Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services that are Not Covered by Medicare <br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031012http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031012Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031347http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031347Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031337http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031337Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031324http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031324Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031314http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031314Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031095http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031095Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031085http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031085Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031076http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031076Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R8CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031049http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031049Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031452http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031452Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification of Mammography Annual Screening Examination<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/10/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031041http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031041Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031443http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031443Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031029http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031029Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031389http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031389Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031370http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031370Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031207http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031207Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R35OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Emergency Correction to the Fee Schedule Update for 2004 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031198http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031198Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031134http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031134Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Ventricular Assist Devices<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031354http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031354Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031345http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031345Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031312http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031312Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031194http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031194Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031444http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031444Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031546http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031546Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031519http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031519Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R46CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> January Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 5.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031509http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031509Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031530http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031530Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031520http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031520Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031510http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031510Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R20CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Updated SNF No Pay File Available for Download<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/05/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031502http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031502Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031549http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031549Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031531http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031531Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification of Mammography Annual Screening Examination<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/10/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031522http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031522Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031512http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031512Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031504http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031504Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031550http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031550Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031523http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031523Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031513http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031513Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031505http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031505Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031547http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031547Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031551http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031551Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031548http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031548Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031521http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031521Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25FM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Rates of Interest<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/03/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031514http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031514Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031511http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031511Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031503http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031503Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-114<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing and Payment of Incompleted Screening Colonoscopies<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031545http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031545Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031528http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031528Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031518http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031518Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031508http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031508Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031553http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031553Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031543http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031543Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031526http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031526Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031516http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031516Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R38CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revised SNF NO PAY File-Effective January 1, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031554http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031554Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031544http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031544Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031535http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031535Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894OTN <br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031517http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031517Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> New ICD-9 Code V04.81 for Billing Influenza Virus Vaccine Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031507http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031507Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031552http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031552Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031542http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031542Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP <br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031525http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031525Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031515http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031515Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R33CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> MQSA File Record Layout for the FDA Certified Digital Mammography Center<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031541http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031541Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031774http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031774Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:22:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1232-FC<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Coverage and Payment of Ambulance Services; Inflation Update for CY 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/05/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031775http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031775Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:22:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-3119-PN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Procedures for Maintaining Code Lists in the Negotiated National Coverage Determinations for Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031780http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031780Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:22:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1226-GNC<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Criteria and Standards for Evaluating Intermediary, Carrier, and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Regional Carrier Performance During Fiscal Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031709http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031709Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:22:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-8017-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Monthly Actuarial Rates and Monthly Supplementary Medical Insurance Premium Rate Beginning January 1, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031772http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031772Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:22:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-8018-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Part A Premiums for 2004 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031867http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031867Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1370-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; The Practicing Physicians Advisory Council's Request for Nominations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/15/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031856http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031856Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-4063-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/15/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031812http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031812Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-6016-F<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Reduction in Medicare Part B Premiums as Additional Benefits Under Medicare+Choice Plans<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/28/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031803http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031803Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1471-FC<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2004 Payment Rates<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/07/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031847http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031847Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-3063-F<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program: Review of National Coverage Determinations and Local Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/07/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031815http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031815Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1247-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Town Hall Meeting in Calendar Year 2004 for Ambulance Condition Codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031870http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031870Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1476-FC<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/07/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031817http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031817Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1253-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council for November 17, 2003<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031806http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031806Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1471-CN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2004 Payment Rates; Final Rule; Correction<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/31/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031859http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031859Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-9019-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances--July 2003 Through September 2003<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031839http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031839Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-3063-CN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program: Review of National Coverage Determinations and Local Coverage Determinations - Correction<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/19/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031818http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031818Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1254-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Ambulatory Payment Classification Groups--February 18, 19, and 20, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031800http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031800Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1470-CN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2004 Rates - Correction<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/06/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031873http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031873Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1909-F<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institutions and Advance Directives<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/28/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031820http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031820Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-3055-F<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Photocopying Reimbursement Methodology<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/05/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031809http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031809Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-8016-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031872http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031872Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1809-F4<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Physicians' Referrals to Health Care Entities With Which They Have Financial Relationships: Extension of Partial Delay of Effective Date<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031853http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031853Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-4063-IFC<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/15/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031819http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031819Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-4061-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Advisory Panel on Medicare Education Meeting Notice for November 20, 2003<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032174http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032174Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032175http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032175Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032177http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032177Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 20041, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032176http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032176Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032173http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032173Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032172http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032172Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032184http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032184Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 5<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032228http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032228Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032185http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032185Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R33MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 11<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/03/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032187http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032187Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R35MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 3 Marketing<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032188http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032188Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R36MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 4 Benefits and Beneficiary protections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032178http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032178Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032231http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032231Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032189http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032189Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R37MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15 Intermediate Sanctions<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032186http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032186Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R34MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 13<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032179http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032179Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032183http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032183Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032192http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032192Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R39MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 5 - ( Quality Assessment) and Chapter 8 - (Premiums and Cost-Sharing)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032181http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032181Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032194http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032194Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 20 - Plan Communication Guide<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032182http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032182Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032190http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032190Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R38MCM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 17 Subchapter D, Medicare Cost Plan Enrollment and Disenrollment Instructions<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032180http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032180Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032329http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032329Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-4067-PN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Application by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) For Deeming Authority for M+C<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032340http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032340Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-3128-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Notice of the Meeting of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee/Executive Committee for January 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032321http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032321Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1126-F<br /><b>Subject:</b> All Provider Bad Debt Payment<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032337http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032337Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-3127-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Notice of the Meeting of the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee/Executive Committee for December 2003<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032328http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032328Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1263-P<br /><b>Subject:</b> Prospective Payment System for Long Term Care Hospitals: Annual Payment Rate Updates and Policy Changes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032323http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032323Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1222-FC<br /><b>Subject:</b> Exclusion of Medicare Benefits for Aliens Not Lawfully Present in the United States<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032318http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032318Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-0045-F<br /><b>Subject:</b> Standard Unique Health Care Provider Identifier<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032303http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032303Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R4OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Revision to Attachement 2 in 2880<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032356http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032356Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-3017-FC<br /><b>Subject:</b> More Flexible Requirements for Certain Power Operated Vehicles<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032335http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032335Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1362-N<br /><b>Subject:</b> Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council for February 9 & 10, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032353http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032353Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1810-FC<br /><b>Subject:</b> Physicians' Referrals to Health Care Entities with Which They Have Financial Relationships-Phase II <br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032308http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032308Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032325http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032325Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1213-P<br /><b>Subject:</b> Prospective Payment System for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities for FY 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/28/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032332http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032332Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-4067-PN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Application by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) For Deeming Authority for M+C<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032677http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032677Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:55:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1910-F<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Rural Health Clinics: Amendments to Participation Requirements and Payment Provisions; and Establishment of a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/24/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032678http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032678Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:55:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> CMS-1469-CN CORRECTION<br /><b>Subject:</b> Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Correction<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/10/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035300http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035300Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:00:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> A-02-065<br /><b>Subject:</b> Implementation of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Health Care Eligibility Benefit Inquiry and Response Transaction (270/271) Standard<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035368http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS035368Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:23:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> A-02-090<br /><b>Subject:</b> File Descriptions and Instructions for Retrieving the 2003 Physician, Clinical Lab, Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics/Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS), and Therapy Fee Schedule Payment Amounts through CMS's Mainframe Telecommunications System<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038694http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038694Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:53:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038696http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038696Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:55:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038699http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038699Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:55:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038702http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038702Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:57:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Provider Education Article: Stopping Abuse of the Power Wheelchair Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/26/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038705http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038705Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038707http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038707Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:00:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-126<br /><b>Subject:</b> Change in TOS for L0480<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038709http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038709Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:01:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> B-03-068<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2004 Annual Update for SNF Consolidated Billing for the CWF and Medicare Carriers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038711http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038711Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> B-03-056<br /><b>Subject:</b> Durable Medical Equipment DMERCS--Additional Instructions for HIPAA Implementation of NDC codes and the NCPDP format<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038714http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038714Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:03:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> B-03-055<br /><b>Subject:</b> CWF Crossover Editing for DMEPOS Claims During an Inpatient Stay<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038715http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038715Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:04:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1819B3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Section 4210.8 Special Requirements for Claims for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038718http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038718Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:08:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038719http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038719Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:09:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038720http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038720Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:11:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R15OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> PIMMR System for Part A - Phase 3<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038721http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038721Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:12:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038722http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038722Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:13:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038723http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038723Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:14:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> January 2004 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038724http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038724Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:15:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038725http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038725Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:16:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038726http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038726Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:17:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038750http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038750Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038752http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038752Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:39:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038754http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038754Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:40:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038756http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038756Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:41:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038758http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038758Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:42:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038760http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038760Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038763http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038763Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:44:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038765http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038765Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:45:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038767http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038767Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038768http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038768Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:48:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038771http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038771Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:49:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038773http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038773Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038775http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038775Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> January 2004 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038777http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038777Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:52:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038780http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038780Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:53:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038790http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038790Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038791http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038791Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:09:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038792http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038792Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> New ICD-9 Code V04.81 for Billing Influenza Virus Vaccine Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038793http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038793Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:11:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038794http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038794Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:12:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038795http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038795Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:13:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038797http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038797Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038799http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038799Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:15:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038802http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038802Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:16:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R8CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038804http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038804Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:17:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038807http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038807Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:18:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038809http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038809Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:19:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038812http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038812Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:20:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038814http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038814Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:21:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-128<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal AB-03-044 (CR 2611), Addition of new temporary "K" codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039224http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039224Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:58:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R17OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual DMEPOS Fee Schedule Update for 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039222http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039222Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:58:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039245http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039245Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039246http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039246Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:26:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039248http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039248Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:28:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R34CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Transaction 835 companion document and the flat file for Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 02/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039250http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039250Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:28:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R30CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Outpatient Therapy<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039252http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039252Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:29:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R31OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Emergency Revised 2004 Update of the DMEPOS and Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedules<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039254http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039254Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:30:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039257http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039257Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:32:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039259http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039259Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:32:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039260http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039260Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:33:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R48CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Batch Transaction Standard 1.1 Billing Request Companion Document<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039263http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039263Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:34:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039267http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039267Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:35:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039270http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039270Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:36:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039273http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039273Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:37:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039274http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039274Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039276http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039276Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:39:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R9CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Reasonable Charge Update for 2004 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, Therapeutic Shoes, and Certain Intraocular Lenses<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039278http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039278Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:40:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R8CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039282http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039282Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:41:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R328CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2005 Annual Update for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing for the Common Working File (CWF) and Medicare Carriers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/03/2005<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039471http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039471Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:08:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039473http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039473Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:08:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039475http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039475Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039478http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039478Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:11:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039481http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039481Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:12:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039484http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039484Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:13:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039487http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039487Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:14:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039490http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039490Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:15:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R12CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 16, Laboratory Services from Independent Labs, Physicians and Providers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039495http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039495Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R11CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Use of GY Modifier to Identify Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Services that are Not Covered by Medicare<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039499http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039499Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:18:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039500http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039500Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:18:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039501http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039501Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:19:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039508http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039508Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:21:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039510http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039510Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:28:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039513http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039513Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:29:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039514http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039514Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:31:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039515http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039515Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:31:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039516http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039516Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:32:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039517http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039517Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:33:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039518http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039518Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:36:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039519http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039519Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:36:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039520http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039520Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:37:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039521http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039521Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039522http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039522Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:40:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039523http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039523Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:41:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039524http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039524Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:45:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039525http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039525Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039526http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039526Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:47:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039528http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039528Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:48:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-128<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal AB-03-044 (CR 2611), Addition of new temporary "K" codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039531http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039531Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:49:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-114<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing and Payment of Incompleted Screening Colonoscopies<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039534http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039534Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:54:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039538http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039538Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:57:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039576http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039576Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:00:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039578http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039578Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:30:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039581http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039581Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-007<br /><b>Subject:</b> Second Clarification of Medicare Policy Regarding the Implementation of the Ambulance Fee Schedule<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 02/24/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039583http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039583Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:33:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039586http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039586Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:34:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-128<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal AB-03-044 (CR 2611), Addition of new temporary "K" codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039587http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039587Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:35:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039590http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039590Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:36:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039592http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039592Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039595http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039595Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:39:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039597http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039597Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:40:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R20OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> 2004 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039599http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039599Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:41:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R12OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> New Waived Tests - January 1, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039602http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039602Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R10OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 1, 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039605http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039605Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:44:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> New Waived Tests<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039607http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039607Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:45:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039609http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039609Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:46:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039611http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039611Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:47:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039613http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039613Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:48:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039614http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039614Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:49:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039616http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039616Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:50:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039629http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039629Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:52:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039631http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039631Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:00:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039634http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039634Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:02:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039639http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039639Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:03:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039642http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039642Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-146<br /><b>Subject:</b> Reminder Notice of the Implementation of the Ambulance Transition Schedule<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039646http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039646Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:06:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039649http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039649Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:07:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-110<br /><b>Subject:</b> Adjustment to the Rural Mileage Payment Rate for Ground Ambulance Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039758http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039758Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:17:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039760http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039760Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:18:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039762http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039762Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:19:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039764http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039764Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:20:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039765http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039765Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:27:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039767http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039767Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:28:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R33CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> MQSA File Record Layout for the FDA Certified Digital Mammography Center<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039769http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039769Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:31:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> New ICD-9 Code V04.81 for Billing Influenza Virus Vaccine Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039773http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039773Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:32:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039774http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039774Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:33:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039794http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039794Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:50:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039799http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039799Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:54:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039802http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039802Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:56:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-128<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal AB-03-044 (CR 2611), Addition of new temporary "K" codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039805http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039805Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:58:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039820http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039820Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039825http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039825Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:57:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039828http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039828Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040745http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040745Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Ventricular Assist Devices<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040746http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040746Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:32:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040747http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040747Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:34:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040748http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040748Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:34:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040751http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040751Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:37:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-114<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing and Payment of Incompleted Screening Colonoscopies<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040754http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040754Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> A-03-082<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification for Billing under the 2300 Provider Number by Hospital-Based Renal Dialysis Facilities (RDF)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040756http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040756Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:40:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1898A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Section 3610.22, Payment for Services Furnished by a CAH<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040758http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040758Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:42:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1895A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040759http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040759Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040760http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040760Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:45:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R807HO<br /><b>Subject:</b> Section 415.22, Payment for Services Furnished by a CAH<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040763http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040763Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:49:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040765http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040765Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25FM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Rates of Interest<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/03/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040767http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040767Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:52:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040769http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040769Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:56:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040771http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040771Wed, 02 Nov 2005 15:58:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040780http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040780Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:41:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040781http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040781Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:42:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040782http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040782Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:43:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040783http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040783Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:44:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040785http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040785Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:47:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040786http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040786Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:49:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040787http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040787Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:51:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040789http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040789Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:53:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> January 2004 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040790http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040790Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:54:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R59PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Signature Requirements<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040792http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040792Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:55:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R55PI<br /><b>Subject:</b> Changes to Correct Coding Edits, Version 10.0<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040793http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040793Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:57:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25FM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Rates of Interest<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 11/03/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040795http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040795Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:58:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R52CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040796http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040796Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:59:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R40CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> New ICD-9 Code V04.81 for Billing Influenza Virus Vaccine Benefit<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040797http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040797Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:00:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R32CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040798http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040798Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:01:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R27CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> CPT Code for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Instructions for Processing Claims for Beneficiaries in a Risk M+C Plan<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040799http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040799Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:03:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R26CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Claims Processing Instructions for New Coverage of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040800http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040800Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:04:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R21CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Preimium Rates for Calander Year 2004<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040801http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040801Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:05:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R19CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated BillingEnforcement and the updated SNF Help Files<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040802http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040802Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:06:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R8CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040803http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040803Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:07:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040804http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040804Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:10:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040805http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040805Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:11:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3BP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040807http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040807Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:12:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-145<br /><b>Subject:</b> Instructions for Contractors Other Than the Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI) Specialty Intermediary Regarding Claims For Beneficiaries With RNHCI Elections<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040808http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040808Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:13:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> AB-03-128<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal AB-03-044 (CR 2611), Addition of new temporary "K" codes<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040809http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040809Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:16:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040810http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040810Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:18:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R5NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040811http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040811Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:20:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R3NCD<br /><b>Subject:</b> Lung Volume Reduction Surgery<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060180http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060180Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:25:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R23OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Payment for Ambulance Services Furnished by New Suppliers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060181http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060181Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:25:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060326http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060326Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1815B3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Replacement for Loss and Irreparable Damage DME, Section 2100.4<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060325http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060325Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:26:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R1894A3<br /><b>Subject:</b> Update of DMS-1450, Part A Claim Coding<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/01/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060329http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060329Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R2COM<br /><b>Subject:</b> Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> N/A<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060330http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060330Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R22OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification to Transmittal B-03-059 (CR 2755) - Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP)Disclosure Desk Reference for Call Centers<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/05/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060331http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060331Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R25OTN<br /><b>Subject:</b> Clarification of Mammography Annual Screening Examination<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/10/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060327http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060327Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:38:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R44CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Electronic Submission of Claims Under HIPPA<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 01/20/2004<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060861http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2003/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS060861Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:26:00 EST<b>File Name:</b> R42CP<br /><b>Subject:</b> Renewed Moratorium on Outpatient Therapy Caps<br /><b>Publication/Implementation Date:</b> 12/08/2003<br /><b>Quarterly Release Date:</b> 10/01/2003<br />