<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:itemdetail="http://namespaceForItemDetail/"><channel><title>QPU October 2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/List.asp</link><description>The Quarterly Provider Update provides a listing of Agency regulations and meeting notices. Non-regulatory changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, consisting of manual instructions, are also included in this listing.</description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 11:56:00 EST EST</lastBuildDate><copyright /><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030038</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 08:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030058</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030058</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 08:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030059</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030059</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030060</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030060</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030061</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030061</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030063</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030063</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-0008-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electronic Medicare Claims Submission&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030169</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030169</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030173</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030173</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R236CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 DMEPOS PRICING File Layout&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030177</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030177</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R237CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Status Code 65&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030179</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030179</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030181</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030181</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030184</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030184</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R259CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Scheduled Release for October Updates to Software Programs and Pricing/Coding Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030185</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030185</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R301CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Editing Of Hospital And Skilled Nursing Facility Part B Inpatient Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030188</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030188</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030192</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030192</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030195</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030195</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R340CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030201</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030201</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R361CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MMA Drug Pricing Update - Payment Limit for J0207 (Amifostine)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030206</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030206</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R362CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Prospective Payment System (PPS) for Home Health Agencies for Calendar Year (CY) 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030211</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030211</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030215</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030215</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030222</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030222</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030245</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030245</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030248</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030248</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030250</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030250</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030252</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030252</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030253</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030253</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030255</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030255</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030256</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030256</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030258</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030258</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R6DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Demonstration to Clarify the Definition of Homebound&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030263</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030263</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030614</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030614</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030616</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030616</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030619</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030619</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030621</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030621</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030623</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030623</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030626</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030626</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030630</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030630</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030632</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030632</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030635</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030635</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030639</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030639</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030641</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030641</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030645</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030645</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030651</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030651</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 10:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030655</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030655</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 11:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030845</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030845</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030863</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030863</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Pay Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030973</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030973</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030974</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030974</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030977</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030977</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030998</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030998</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031001</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031001</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031005</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031005</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031010</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031010</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031015</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 08:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031016</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 09:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031017</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031017</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 09:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031054</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031054</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 09:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031056</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031056</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031058</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031058</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031066</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031066</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031068</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031068</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031072</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031072</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031077</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031077</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031081</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031081</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031524</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031524</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031527</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031527</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031529</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031529</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031532</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031532</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031534</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031534</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031537</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031537</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031538</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031538</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031539</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031539</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031540</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031540</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031604</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031604</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031608</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031608</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 09:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031610</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031610</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031614</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031614</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031713</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031713</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031715</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031715</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 011/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031717</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031717</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031723</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031723</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031725</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031725</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031736</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031736</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3844-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospice Care Conditions of Participation***&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031784</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031784</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 13:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031786</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031786</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R28BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospice Pre-Election Evaluation and Counseling Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031787</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031787</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R231CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Indian Health Service (IHS) Critical Access Hospital (CAH) payment methodology for inpatient and outpatient services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031789</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031789</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R237CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Status Code 65&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031790</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031790</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031791</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031791</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R239CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to the Frequency Billing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031793</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031793</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R240CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Extension of Interrupted Stay Policy LTCH/PPS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031796</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031796</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R243CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Patient Status Codes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031798</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031798</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031802</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031802</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R259CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Scheduled Release for October Updates to Software Programs and Pricing/Coding Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031804</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031804</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R266CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CWF Editing for Same-Day/Same Provider Acute Care Readmissions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031807</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031807</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R267CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Crossover Patients in New Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCH)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031810</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031810</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R276CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CR3175 Distinct Part Units of Critical Access Hospitals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031813</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031813</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R301CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Editing Of Hospital And Skilled Nursing Facility Part B Inpatient Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032646</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032646</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R363CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032650</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032650</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R380CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) edit Software for January 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032651</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032651</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032652</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032652</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032653</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032653</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032654</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032654</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032655</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032655</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R415CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Temporary Change in Carrier Jurisdictional Pricing Rules for Purchased Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032694</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032694</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032695</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032695</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032815</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032815</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032816</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032816</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033002</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033002</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033003</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033003</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033004</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033004</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033006</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033006</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033005</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033005</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033008</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033008</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033009</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033009</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033379</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033379</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R309CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) and Other Bill Processing Changes Related to the IPPS Final Rule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033385</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033385</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033389</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033389</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033393</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033393</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R380CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) edit Software for January 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033395</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033395</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R385CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2005 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of OPPS Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Data Changes and OPPS PRICER Logic Changes; Changes to Payment for Diagnostic Mammography&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033397</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033397</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R386CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospice Pre-Election Evaluation and Counseling Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033401</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033401</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033404</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033404</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R403CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2005 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Billing for Devices that do not have Transitional Pass-Through Status, and That Are Not Classified as New Technology Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Groups&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033407</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033407</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033410</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033410</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033413</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033413</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033417</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033417</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033420</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033420</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R419CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2005 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033422</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033422</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033425</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033425</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033427</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033427</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033432</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033432</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033437</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033437</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R426PR1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; For Assets Acquired On or After May 1, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033440</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033440</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033443</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033443</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R24BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of  Section 300.5.1, Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual to include 22x TOB as an applicable TOB for Diabetes Self-Management Training&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033452</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033452</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033477</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033477</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R24NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Chapter 1, Section 220.6 - Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033482</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033482</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033484</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033484</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033485</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033485</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033487</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033487</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033490</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033490</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033493</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033493</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033496</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033496</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033498</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033498</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R347CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Classification Requirements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033502</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033502</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R351CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Editing of Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities Part B Inpatient Services (Full Replacement of Change Request 3366)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033506</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033506</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R377CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Misclassified Drugs and Biologicals, Ganciclovir Long Act Implant, Bcg Live Intravesical Vac, and Gallium ga 67; Adjustments Due to Misclassification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/28/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033684</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033684</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 07:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R392CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicare Beneficiary Data for Fiscal Year 2003 for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033685</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033685</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033686</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033686</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R399CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Expansion of the Existing Interrupted Stay Policy Under Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033687</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033687</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033688</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033688</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033689</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033689</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/15/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033690</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033690</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033691</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033691</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R422CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to FY 2005 Wage Index for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Hospitals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/31/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033692</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033692</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033693</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033693</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033695</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033695</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033697</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033697</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033700</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033700</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033709</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033709</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3835-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Conditions of Participation: Requirements for Approval and Reapproval of Transplant Centers to Perform Organ Transplant&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033718</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033718</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033740</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033740</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R198CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reimbursement for Automated Multi-Channel Chemistry Test(s)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033743</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033743</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R241CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; DMEPOS FOR INDIAN HEALTH&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033750</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033750</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033754</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033754</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033758</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033758</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033762</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033762</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033768</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033768</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033777</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033777</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033883</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033883</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033891</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033891</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R415CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Temporary Change in Carrier Jurisdictional Pricing Rules for Purchased Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033897</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033897</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R415CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Temporary Change in Carrier Jurisdictional Pricing Rules for Purchased Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033906</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033906</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033908</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033908</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033911</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033911</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033915</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033915</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033918</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033918</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033924</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033924</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033930</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033930</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033941</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033941</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033957</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033957</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033968</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033968</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033994</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033994</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033995</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033995</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033997</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033997</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033999</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033999</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034001</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034001</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R318CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of CR 3176 - Payment amounts for ESRD drug administration supplies: HCPCS A4657 and A4913&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034004</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034004</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034006</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034006</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034008</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034008</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034011</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034011</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034012</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034012</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034014</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 12:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034015</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034016</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034016</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034017</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034017</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deativated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034019</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034019</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034352</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034352</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034353</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034353</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R241CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; DMEPOS FOR INDIAN HEALTH&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034354</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034354</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R248CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MMA Drugs Paid by ASP Beginnning January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034356</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034358</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034358</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034359</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034359</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034360</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034360</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R328CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Annual Update for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing for the Common Working File (CWF) and Medicare Carriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034361</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034361</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R334CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment of Beneficiary Submitted Flu Claims and Flu Claims Submitted by Non-Enrolled Providers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034362</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034362</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R339CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year (CY) 2005 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034363</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034363</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R380CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) edit Software for January 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034364</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034364</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034365</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034365</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034366</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034366</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034367</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034367</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034368</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034368</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R414CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Emergency Update to the 2005 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034369</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034369</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034370</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034370</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034371</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034371</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034372</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034372</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034374</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034374</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034375</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034375</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034376</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034376</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034377</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034377</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034378</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034378</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034728</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034728</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034730</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034730</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 13:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034731</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034731</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034732</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034732</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034735</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034735</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034741</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034741</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R316CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Messgaes in Chapter 1, Section 10.1.1.1 to Match Official Listing on the WPC-EDI Web Site&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034749</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R317CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification to Chapter 26 of the Internet Only Manual (IOM)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034755</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034755</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034762</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034762</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034770</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034770</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034776</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034776</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034782</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034782</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R420CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Good Cause Waiver of Late Claim Filing Payment Reduction Penalty and Monitoring of Late Claims Submissions. Full Replacement of CR 3402, Which Was Rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/31/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034789</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034789</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034794</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034794</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034803</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034803</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034808</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034808</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034812</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034812</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R14DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chemotherapy Demonstration Project&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/17/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034816</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034816</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deqctivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034822</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS034822</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037252</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037252</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037246</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037246</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R325CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Waived Tests-January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037258</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037258</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037263</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037263</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037268</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037268</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037270</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037270</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3112-FN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CY 2004 Review of the Appropriateness of Payment Amounts for New Technology Intraocular Lenses (NTIOLs) Furnished by Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037273</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037273</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4064-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to the Appeals Process for Initial Claim Determinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037275</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037275</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3145-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fire Safety Requirement for Certain Health Care Facilities; Alcohol-Base Hand Sanitizer &amp; Smoke Detector Amendment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037278</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037278</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2158-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA Titles I and IV: Tolling Certain Time Periods and Interactions with Family and Medical Leave Act&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037277</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037277</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2203-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Recognition of NAIC Standards for Regulation of Medicare Supplemental Insurance&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037280</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037280</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2151-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA Titles I and IV: Health Coverage Portability for Group Health Plans and Group Health Insurance Issuers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037281</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037281</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2150-NC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Request for Information on Benefit-Specific Waiting Periods&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037284</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037284</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2202-FN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Approval of Application for Deeming Authority for Ambulatory Surgical Centers by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037287</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037287</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1478-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Update of Ambulatory Surgical Center List of Covered Procedures&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037291</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037291</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4004-FC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Expedited Determination Procedures for Provider Service Terminations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037298</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037298</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037301</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037301</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deqctivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037303</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037303</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037305</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037305</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037307</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037307</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037309</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037309</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037310</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037310</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037347</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037347</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037348</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037348</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037351</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037351</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037355</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037355</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R317CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification to Chapter 26 of the Internet Only Manual (IOM)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037356</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037356</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037360</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037360</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037363</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037363</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037797</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037797</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037800</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037800</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037802</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037802</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037803</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037803</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037819</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037819</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R380CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) edit Software for January 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037822</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037822</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037839</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037839</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037842</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037842</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037844</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037844</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037849</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037849</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037853</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037853</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037856</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037856</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037855</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037855</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037859</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037859</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037928</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037928</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037929</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037929</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037930</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037930</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037931</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037931</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 08:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037938</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037938</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037939</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037939</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037940</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037940</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037943</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037943</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037944</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037944</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037946</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037946</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037945</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037945</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037948</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037948</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037950</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037950</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037949</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037949</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037951</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037951</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037953</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037953</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037955</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037955</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037956</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037956</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037959</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037959</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037957</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037957</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/10/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037965</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037965</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037990</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037990</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038104</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038104</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038107</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038107</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038110</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038110</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038112</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038112</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038200</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038200</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038201</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038201</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038272</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038272</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038279</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038279</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038283</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038283</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038286</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038286</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038289</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038289</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038294</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038294</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038300</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038300</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038311</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038311</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038321</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038321</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038334</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038334</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038345</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038345</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038357</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038357</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038372</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038372</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038387</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038387</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038393</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038393</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038399</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038399</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038450</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038450</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3064-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038455</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038455</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038459</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038459</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038464</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038464</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R266CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CWF Editing for Same-Day/Same Provider Acute Care Readmissions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038479</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038479</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038489</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038489</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038496</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038496</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038506</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038506</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038583</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038583</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038587</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038587</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038585</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038585</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038590</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038590</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038594</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038594</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038597</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038597</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038600</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038600</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038603</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038603</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038606</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038606</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/04/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038610</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038610</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R11GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manual Revision Regarding Waiver of Annual Deductible and Coinsurance for Both ASC Facility, and ASC/Hospital Outpatient Department Physician Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038612</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038612</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038613</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038613</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038617</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038617</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038783</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038783</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038821</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038821</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038819</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038819</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038822</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038822</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R259CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Scheduled Release for October Updates to Software Programs and Pricing/Coding Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038826</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038826</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038824</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038824</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R266CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CWF Editing for Same-Day/Same Provider Acute Care Readmissions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038828</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038828</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R301CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Editing Of Hospital And Skilled Nursing Facility Part B Inpatient Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038829</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038829</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038831</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038831</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038833</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038833</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038836</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038836</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038837</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038837</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038839</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038839</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038841</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038841</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038843</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038843</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038844</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038844</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038846</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038846</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038848</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038848</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038849</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038849</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038855</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038855</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038852</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038852</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038856</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038856</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038859</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038859</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038860</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038860</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038865</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038865</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038866</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038866</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038873</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038873</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038966</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038966</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038971</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038971</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038992</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038992</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038993</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038993</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038994</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038994</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038995</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038995</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R328CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Annual Update for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing for the Common Working File (CWF) and Medicare Carriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038997</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038997</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R320CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reminder Notice of the Implementation of the Ambulance Transition Schedule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038998</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038998</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038999</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038999</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039000</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039000</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R241CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; DMEPOS FOR INDIAN HEALTH&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039002</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039002</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039006</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039006</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R315CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Temporary Change in Carrier Jurisdictional Pricing Rules for Purchased Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039008</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039008</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R317CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification to Chapter 26 of the Internet Only Manual (IOM)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039016</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039016</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039018</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039018</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039019</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039019</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039022</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039022</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039024</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039024</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039026</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039026</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039028</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039028</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039038</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039040</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039040</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039041</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039041</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039042</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039042</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039043</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039043</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039044</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039044</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039045</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039045</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039054</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039054</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039049</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039049</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R322CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Release Medlearn Article for Change Request (CR) 2813 (End Stage Renal Disease Reimbursement for Automated Multi-channel Chemistry Test(s))&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039051</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039051</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039050</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039050</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039052</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039052</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039053</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039053</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039056</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039056</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039055</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039055</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R420CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Good Cause Waiver of Late Claim Filing Payment Reduction Penalty and Monitoring of Late Claims Submissions. Full Replacement of CR 3402, Which Was Rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/31/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039058</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039058</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039060</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039060</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039063</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039063</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039065</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039065</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039066</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039066</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039072</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039072</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2490-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CLIA Program; Continued Approval of the American Association of Blood Banks for Deeming Authority&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039098</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039098</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039100</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039100</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039103</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039103</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R259CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Scheduled Release for October Updates to Software Programs and Pricing/Coding Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039105</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039105</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039104</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039104</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R301CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Editing Of Hospital And Skilled Nursing Facility Part B Inpatient Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039107</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039107</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039108</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039108</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039109</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039109</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039110</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039110</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039111</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039111</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039112</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039112</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039113</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039113</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039116</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039116</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039117</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039117</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039126</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039126</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039127</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039127</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039130</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039130</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039134</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039134</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039129</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039129</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039131</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039131</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039132</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039132</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R7P218&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cost Reporting Forms, Chapter 18&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039133</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039133</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039138</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039138</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039135</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039135</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039136</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039136</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039137</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039137</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039143</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039143</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039139</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039139</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039142</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039142</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039141</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039141</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039145</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039145</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039153</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039153</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039155</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039155</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039159</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039159</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039162</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039162</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039166</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039166</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039173</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039173</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039175</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039175</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039179</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039179</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Pay Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039181</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039181</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039187</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039187</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039207</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039207</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R236CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 DMEPOS PRICING File Layout&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039205</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039205</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039208</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039208</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R241CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; DMEPOS FOR INDIAN HEALTH&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039209</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039209</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039210</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039210</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R244CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Minimum Number of Drug Pricing Files that Must be Maintained on Line for Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039213</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039213</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039215</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039215</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R297CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reasonable Charge for Splints, etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039217</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039217</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039218</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039218</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039268</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039268</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039271</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039271</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039281</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039281</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039284</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039284</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039285</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039285</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R369CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fee Schedule Update for 2005 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039286</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039286</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039289</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039289</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R394CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Dispensing/Supply Fee Codes for Oral Anti-Cancer, Oral Ant- Emetic, Immunosuppressive, and Inhalation Drugs&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039290</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039290</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039288</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039288</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039292</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039292</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039291</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039291</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039293</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039293</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039294</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039294</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039295</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039295</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039296</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039296</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039297</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039297</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039298</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039298</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039299</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039299</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039300</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039300</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039303</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039303</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039305</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039305</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039307</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039307</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039309</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039313</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039313</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039315</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039315</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039316</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039316</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039318</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039318</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039319</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039319</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039323</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039323</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039320</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039320</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039351</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039351</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Dtabase&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039353</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039353</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039354</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039354</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039355</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039355</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039357</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039357</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039358</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039358</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039360</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039360</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039362</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039362</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039364</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039364</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039365</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039365</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039366</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039366</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deqctivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039367</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039367</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039406</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039406</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 07:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039411</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039411</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039412</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039412</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039431</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039431</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039433</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039433</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R28BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospice Pre-Election Evaluation and Counseling Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039436</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039436</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R244CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Minimum Number of Drug Pricing Files that Must be Maintained on Line for Medicare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039438</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039438</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R241CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; DMEPOS for Indian Health&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039440</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039440</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R248CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MMA Drugs Paid by ASP Beginnning January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039443</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039443</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039457</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039457</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R297CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reasonable Charge for Splints, etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039546</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039546</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039551</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039553</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039553</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R328CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Annual Update for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing for the Common Working File (CWF) and Medicare Carriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039555</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039555</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R334CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment of Beneficiary Submitted Flu Claims and Flu Claims Submitted by Non-Enrolled Providers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039559</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039559</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R339CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year (CY) 2005 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039561</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039561</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R380CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) edit Software for January 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039563</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039563</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R386CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospice Pre-Election Evaluation and Counseling Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039568</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039568</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039569</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039569</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039574</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039574</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039577</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039577</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R414CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Emergency Update to the 2005 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039579</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039579</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039582</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039585</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039585</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039588</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039588</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039591</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039591</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R129OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039593</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039593</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039596</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039596</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039600</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039600</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039603</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039603</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R24NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Chapter 1, Section 220.6 - Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039606</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039606</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039610</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039610</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039612</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039612</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039615</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039615</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039618</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039618</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/05/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039619</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039619</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039621</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039621</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039624</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039624</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R315CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Temporary Change in Carrier Jurisdictional Pricing Rules for Purchased Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039628</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039628</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 13:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R316CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification of Messgaes in Chapter 1, Section 10.1.1.1 to Match Official Listing on the WPC-EDI Web Site&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039632</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039632</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R317CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Clarification to Chapter 26 of the Internet Only Manual (IOM)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039640</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039640</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R382CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component (TC) of Physician Pathology Services to Hospital Patients&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039644</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039644</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039648</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039648</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039650</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039650</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039654</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039654</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039656</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039656</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R420CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Good Cause Waiver of Late Claim Filing Payment Reduction Penalty and Monitoring of Late Claims Submissions. Full Replacement of CR 3402, Which Was Rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/31/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039658</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039658</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039660</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039660</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039664</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039664</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039663</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039663</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039667</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039667</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039668</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039668</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039669</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039669</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039670</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039670</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039671</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039671</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039673</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039673</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039672</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039672</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039675</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039675</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039677</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039677</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039679</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039679</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039684</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039684</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039692</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039692</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039694</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039694</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039700</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039700</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039705</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039705</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039704</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039704</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039707</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039707</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039709</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039709</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039706</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039706</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039712</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039712</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039715</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039715</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039717</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039717</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039718</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039718</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039721</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039721</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039722</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039722</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039723</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039723</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039728</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039728</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039730</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039730</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R390CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) as it Applies to RHC and FQHC Service&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039733</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039733</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039738</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039738</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R380CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) edit Software for January 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039741</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039741</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R361CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MMA Drug Pricing Update - Payment Limit for J0207 (Amifostine)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039746</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039746</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039745</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039745</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039748</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039748</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039750</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039750</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039753</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039753</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039754</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039754</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039895</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039895</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039897</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039897</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039898</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039898</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039919</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039919</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039921</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039921</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039924</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039924</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039925</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039925</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039926</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039926</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039928</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039928</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039930</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039930</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039932</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039932</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039934</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039934</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039937</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039937</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039938</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039938</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039940</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039940</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039942</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039942</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039943</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039943</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039944</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039944</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039945</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039945</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039946</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039946</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039948</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039948</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039950</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039950</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039951</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039951</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039952</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039952</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039953</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039953</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039955</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039955</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039956</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039956</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:23:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039957</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039957</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039958</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039958</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039959</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039959</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039960</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039960</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039961</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039961</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039962</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039962</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039963</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039963</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039964</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039964</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039965</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039965</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039976</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039976</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039978</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS039978</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040022</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040022</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040023</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040023</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040024</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040024</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R361CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MMA Drug Pricing Update - Payment Limit for J0207 (Amifostine)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040025</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040025</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040026</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040026</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040027</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040027</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040028</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040028</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040029</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040029</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040030</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040030</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040031</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040031</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040033</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040033</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040034</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040034</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040035</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040035</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040036</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040036</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040037</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040037</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040038</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040038</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040039</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040039</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040040</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040040</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040188</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040188</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040189</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040189</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040190</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040190</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/05&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040191</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040191</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:18:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040192</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040192</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040193</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040193</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040194</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040194</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040195</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040195</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040196</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040196</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040197</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040197</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040198</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040198</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040199</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040199</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:47:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040200</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040200</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040202</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040202</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040203</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040203</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040204</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040204</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040205</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040205</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040206</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040206</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040207</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040207</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040208</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040208</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040209</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040209</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040210</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040210</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040211</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040211</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040212</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040212</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040213</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040213</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040215</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040215</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040216</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040216</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040217</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040217</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040218</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040218</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040219</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040219</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040220</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040220</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040228</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040228</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3017-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Conditions for Coverage of Power Mobility Devices, including Powered Wheelchairs and Power-Operated Vehicles (Scooters) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040247</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040247</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040250</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040250</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R237CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Status Code 65&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040251</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040251</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040255</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040255</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R253CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FISS Changes to Allow for Provider Liability Days on the SNF Inpatient Bills&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040256</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040256</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:41:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040258</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040258</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R266CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; CWF Editing for Same-Day/Same Provider Acute Care Readmissions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040259</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040259</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R301CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Editing Of Hospital And Skilled Nursing Facility Part B Inpatient Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040260</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040260</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040261</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040261</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040262</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040262</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R338CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Removal of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) No Pay File&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040263</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040263</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R361CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MMA Drug Pricing Update - Payment Limit for J0207 (Amifostine)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040364</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040364</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040365</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040365</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040366</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040366</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040367</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040367</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040368</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040368</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R351CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Editing of Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities Part B Inpatient Services (Full Replacement of Change Request 3366)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040369</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040369</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R378CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3308, Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Changes to Allow for Provider Liability Days on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed Facility Inpatient Bills&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040370</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040370</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040371</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040371</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040372</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040372</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040373</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040373</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R413CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2005 for 9 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with New Wage Index Values Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/17/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040374</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040374</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040375</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040375</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040376</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040376</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R4SOM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040377</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040377</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5SOM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Appendix P (Survey Protocols for Long Term Care Facilities) and Appendix PP (Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/19/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040378</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040378</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040379</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040379</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040382</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040382</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040383</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040383</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040400</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040400</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3818-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; End Stage Renal disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040401</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040401</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040402</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040402</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040403</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040403</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040404</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040404</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:07:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040405</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040405</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040406</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040406</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040407</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040407</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040408</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040408</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040409</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040409</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R373CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New ESRD Composite Payment Rates Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040410</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040410</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040411</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040411</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040412</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040412</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; -1/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040413</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040413</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401 CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040414</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040414</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040426</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040426</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040432</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040432</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040433</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040433</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040434</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040434</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040435</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040435</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040436</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040436</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040437</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040437</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040438</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040438</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:11:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040439</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040439</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040440</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040440</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040441</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040441</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040442</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040442</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040443</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040443</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040444</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040444</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040445</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040445</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040446</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040446</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040454</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040454</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040455</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040455</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:36:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R238CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA XI2 B37 837 Institutional Health Care Implementation Guide&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040456</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040456</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040457</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040457</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R313CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040458</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040458</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R324CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 11.0, Effective January 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040460</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040460</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040462</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040462</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R380CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) edit Software for January 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040464</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040464</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040473</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040473</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R390CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) as it Applies to RHC and FQHC Service&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040475</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040475</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040476</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040476</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040478</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040478</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040480</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040480</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040483</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040483</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040484</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040484</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040488</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040488</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040489</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040489</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040490</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040490</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:28:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040328</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040328</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R387CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; This instruction is to inform the fiscal intermediaries that the January 2005 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (OPPS OCE) Specifications have been updated with new additions, changes, and deletions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040329</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040329</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R402CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January Update to the Medicare Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Version 20.1 for Bills From Hospitals That Are Not Paid Under The Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040330</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040330</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040331</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040331</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040332</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040332</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R409CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Diabetes Screening Tests&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040333</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040333</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040334</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040334</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:48:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040336</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040336</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040338</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040338</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R123OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions For Pricing Trepostinil (Q4077)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/29/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040339</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040339</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:55:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R131OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Drug Administration Coding Revisions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040340</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040340</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040341</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040341</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:01:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R24BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of  Section 300.5.1, Chapter 15 of the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual to include 22x TOB as an applicable TOB for Diabetes Self-Management Training&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040344</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040344</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:03:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040346</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040346</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040348</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040348</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040353</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040353</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056095</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056095</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056105</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056105</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R311CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056234</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056234</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1428-F2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates; Correcting Amendment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056213</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056213</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1213-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/15/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056233</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056233</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1428-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates; Extension for the Hospital Applications To Receive Increases in Full Time Equivalent Resident Caps for Graduate Medical Education Payment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056209</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056209</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1265-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/22/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056235</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056235</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4041-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Modifications to Managed Care Rules&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056236</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056236</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4077-FN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Approval of the National Committee for Quality Assurance Deeming Authority for Medicare Advantage Local Preferred Provider Organizations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056207</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056207</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1374-GNC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Criteria and Standards For Evaluating Intermediary, Carrier, and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Regional Carrier Performance During Fiscal Year 2005 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056204</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056204</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1267-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Coverage and Payment of Ambulance Services; Recalibration of Conversion Factor; Inflation Update for CY 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/15/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056231</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056231</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1427-CN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Payment Rates; Wage Index Tables and Corrections&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056217</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056217</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1427-FC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Payment Rates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/15/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056232</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056232</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1428-CN2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates; Corrections&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056644</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056644</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R328CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Annual Update for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing for the Common Working File (CWF) and Medicare Carriers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056670</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056670</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>12/10/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056673</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056673</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056671</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056671</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056968</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056968</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 11:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-2175-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicaid Program; Time Limitation on Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Drug Rebate Program &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/26/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056982</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056982</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1249-CN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Corrections&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056983</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056983</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1249-CN2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Corrections&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056979</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056979</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056981</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056981</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:24:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1360-CN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Fiscal Year 2005; Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/07/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056986</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056986</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:22:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057013</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057013</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R303CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Completion of Form CMS-1450 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057003</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057003</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R59FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/12/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057022</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057022</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R91PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision of Program Integrity Manual (PIM), Section 3.11.1.4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057002</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057002</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R417CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057020</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057020</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057011</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057011</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056999</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056999</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R407CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Hospital Billing for Repetitive Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057025</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057025</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R5DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment System to Payy Capitated Payments to Non-Health Plan Demonstrations/Programs Serving Medicare &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057014</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R306CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of CR 3415, 3rd Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057004</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057004</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R63MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chapter 5 and Chapter 17B&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057026</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057026</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057015</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R314CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057006</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057006</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R64MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Surveys, Contracting Strategy, Grievances and Appeals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057028</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057028</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4067-FN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Approval of the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) for Deeming Authority for M+C&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057017</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057017</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057019</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057019</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057018</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057018</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057010</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057010</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057009</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057009</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R10GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance, and Premium Rates for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056998</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056998</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R256CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Group Health Plan Payment system to Pay Capitated Payments to Chronic Care Improvement Organizations Serving Medicare FF&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056996</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS056996</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R3GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Part B Annual Deductible&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057027</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057027</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057016</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057016</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057007</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057007</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R113OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Section 921 of the MMA - Provider Customer Service Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057021</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057021</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057000</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057000</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:42:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R408CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Cardiovascular Disease Screening&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057175</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057175</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1429-FC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/15/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057176</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057176</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R393CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057183</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057183</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R100OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Carrier 835 Flat File Change &amp; Replacement of Deqctivated Reason Code A2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/05/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057177</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057177</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R401CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2005 Part B Deductible Update to the Back Page of Medicare Summary Notices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057178</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057178</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R412CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/24/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057180</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057180</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R420CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Good Cause Waiver of Late Claim Filing Payment Reduction Penalty and Monitoring of Late Claims Submissions. Full Replacement of CR 3402, Which Was Rescinded&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/31/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057182</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057182</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R90PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/10/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057181</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057181</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R421CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057179</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057179</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R416CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Interest Payment on Clean Non-PIP Claims Not Paid Timely&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/25/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057184</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057184</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R114OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine(CPT&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057323</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057323</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R26NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Electrocardiographic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/10/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057318</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057318</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057317</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057317</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R411CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057320</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057320</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R361CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; MMA Drug Pricing Update - Payment Limit for J0207 (Amifostine)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/06/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057322</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057322</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R25NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/12/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057321</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057321</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R23NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Treatment of Obesity&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057319</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057319</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R12DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Chemotherapy Demonstration Project&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/17/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057324</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS057324</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R252CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FI 835 Flat File and Companion Document Change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062241</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062241</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1285-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Groups (Panel)--February 23, 24, and 25, 2005, and Re-chartering of APC Panel on November 8, 2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062242</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062242</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1292-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Town Hall Meeting on the Fiscal Year 2006 Applications for New Medical Services and Technologies Add-on Payments Under the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Scheduled for February 23, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062260</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062260</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1265-CN2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year 2005; Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/30/2004&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2004&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2004</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062247</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2004/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062247</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27