<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:itemdetail="http://namespaceForItemDetail/"><channel><title>QPU October 2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/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 12:06:00 EST</lastBuildDate><copyright /><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030395</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030395</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030365</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030365</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030390</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030390</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030369</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030369</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030357</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030357</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030359</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030359</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030393</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030393</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030882</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030882</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030876</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030876</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030892</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030892</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030884</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030884</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030897</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030897</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R622CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Enforcement of Hospital Inpatient Bundling: Carrier Denial of Ambulance Claims during an Inpatient Stay&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030871</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030871</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030886</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030886</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030880</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030880</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030898</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030898</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 14:53:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030969</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030969</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030964</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030964</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030959</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030959</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031258</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031258</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Overnight Oximetery Testing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031249</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031249</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R633CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Guidelines For Payment of Vaccines (Pneumococcal Pneumonia Virus (PPV), Influenza Virus, And Hepatitis B Virus) and Their Administration Provided by Indian Health Service (IHS)/Tribally Owned and/or Operated Hospitals and Hospital Based Facilities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031244</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031244</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R619CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Late IRF-PAI Data Submission Penalty Protocol Within the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031105</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031238</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031238</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031152</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031152</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031138</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031138</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031113</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031113</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031240</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031240</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031007</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031007</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031169</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031169</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R632CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing and Claims Processing Instructions for Claims Subject to Expedited Determinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031148</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031148</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030971</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030971</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Overnight Oximetery Testing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030966</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030966</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030961</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030961</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031252</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031252</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031246</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031246</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031002</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031002</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R632CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing and Claims Processing Instructions for Claims Subject to Expedited Determinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031100</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031100</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031235</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031235</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R632CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing and Claims Processing Instructions for Claims Subject to Expedited Determinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030993</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030993</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030970</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030970</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030965</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030965</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030960</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030960</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031260</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031260</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031250</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031250</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031245</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031245</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031004</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031004</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031115</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031115</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030997</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030997</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031243</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031243</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R611CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Methodology for Rehabilitation Services in IHS/Tribally Owned and/or Operated Hospitals and Hospital-Based Facilities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031104</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031104</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031236</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031236</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031157</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031157</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030958</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030958</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031257</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031257</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R681CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Guidelines For Payment of Vaccines (Pneumococcal Pneumonia Virus (PPV), Influenza Virus, And Hepatitis B Virus) and Their Administration Provided by Indian Health Service (IHS)/Tribally Owned and/or Operated Hospitals and Hospital Based Facilities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031248</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031248</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R632CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031165</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031165</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031143</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031143</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030972</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030972</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030967</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030967</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030962</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS030962</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031247</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031247</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 06:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031565</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031565</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031560</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031560</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Common Working File Expansion of Duplicate Claim Edit for Clinical Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031567</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031567</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031562</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031562</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031557</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031557</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031566</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031566</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031561</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031561</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031556</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031556</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031506</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031506</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R598CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Carrier Guidelines for End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Reimbursement for Automated Multi-Channel Chemistry (AMCC) Tests (Supplemental to Change Request 2813)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031569</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031569</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R614CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2006 File Layout&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031564</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031564</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031559</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031559</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031558</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031558</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031533</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS031533</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2005 07:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R626CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Common Working File Expansion of Duplicate Claim Edit for Clinical Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032667</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032667</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032663</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032663</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032834</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032834</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R173OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Overnight Oximetery Testing&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032828</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032828</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032673</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032673</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032664</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032664</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032836</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032836</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R626CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Common Working File Expansion of Duplicate Claim Edit for Clinical Diagnostic Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032829</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032829</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032820</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032820</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032825</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032825</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032674</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032674</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032669</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032669</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032838</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032838</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R614CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2006 File Layout&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032830</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032830</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032821</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032821</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032824</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032824</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032676</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032676</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032840</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032840</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032833</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032833</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032827</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032827</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032839</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032839</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R608CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Modifier&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032832</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032832</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032826</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS032826</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:29:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033072</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033072</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R610CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Guidelines for Payment of Vaccines (Pneumococcal Pneumonia Virus (PPV), Influenza Virus, and Hepatitis B Virus) and their Administration at Renal Dialysis Facilities (RDFs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033055</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033055</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033082</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033082</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033077</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033077</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033066</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033066</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033061</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033061</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033078</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033078</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033073</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033073</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R634CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Guidelines for Payment of Vaccines (Pneumococcal Pneumonia Virus (PPV), Influenza Virus, and Hepatitis B Virus) and their Administration at Renal Dialysis Facilities (RDFs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033074</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033074</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033069</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033069</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033064</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033064</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033075</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033075</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033070</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033070</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033063</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033063</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033058</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033058</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033087</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033087</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033080</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033080</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033088</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033088</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:27:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary(FI)Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033111</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033111</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1501-FC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2006 Payment Rates&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/10/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033105</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-0015-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Federal Government's Adoption of Twenty (20) Healthcare Messaging and Vocabulary Standards Recommended by the Consolidated Health Informatics Initiative&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033094</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033094</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033089</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033089</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R630CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update and Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Coding Update Effective January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033110</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033110</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1022-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Hospice Care Amendments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033099</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033099</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-6022-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Termination of Non-Random Prepayment Review&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033095</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033095</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033090</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033090</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R632CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Billing and Claims Processing Instructions for Claims Subject to Expedited Determinations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033096</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033096</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R685CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Discontinuation of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) HCPCS Help File and Notification to Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) and Providers of the Redesigned SNF Consolidated Billing (CB) Annual Update File Posted on CMS Web Site&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/27/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033091</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033091</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033107</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033107</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1270-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Competitive Acquisition for Certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033098</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033098</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033093</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033093</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033097</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033097</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update for Calendar Year 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/09/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033140</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033140</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3064-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033153</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033153</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1502-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 2006 and Certain Provisions Related to the Competitive Acquisition Program of Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals Under Part B&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033148</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033148</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-0011-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; E-Prescribing and the Prescription Drug Program AGENCY: Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033151</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033151</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1303-P&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Physicians Referrals to Health Care Entities With Which They Have Financial Relationships; Exceptions for Certain Electronic Prescribing and Electronic Health Records Arrangements&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/11/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033154</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS033154</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1167-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Respiratory Assist Devices with Bi-level Capability and a Back-up Rate&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038096</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038096</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R696CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2006 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037988</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037988</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038090</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038090</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R696CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2006 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038082</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038082</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R706CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Methodology for Rehabilitation Services in IHS/Tribally Owned and/or Operated Hospitals and Hospital-Based Facilities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038015</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038064</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038064</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R705CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Reporting of Diagnosis Codes for Screening Mammography Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038053</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038053</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R703CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; IPPS Outlier Reconciliation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038045</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038045</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R698CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicare Beneficiary Data for Fiscal Year 2006 for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038010</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038010</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R74MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in Manual Instructions for Payment Principles for Cost Based HMO/CMPs&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038106</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038106</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-6026-IFC&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicaid Program and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Payment Error Rate Measurement; Interim Rule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038072</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038072</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R705CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Reporting of Diagnosis Codes for Screening Mammography Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038043</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038043</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038069</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038069</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R705CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Reporting of Diagnosis Codes for Screening Mammography Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038050</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038050</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R702CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualization for Physician/Practitioner/Supplier Participation Agreement and Assignment Carrier Claims and Carrier Rules for Limiting Charge&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038020</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038020</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; IPPS Outlier Reconciliation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038005</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038005</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R712CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Correction to Change Request 3949, Section 50.3.3 in IOM to Add 23x Type of Bill&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038094</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038094</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R696CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2006 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038087</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038087</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038048</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038048</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R702CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualization for Physician/Practitioner/Supplier Participation Agreement and Assignment Carrier Claims and Carrier Rules for Limiting Charge&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038102</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038102</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038067</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038067</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R705CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Reporting of Diagnosis Codes for Screening Mammography Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037993</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS037993</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038113</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS038113</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3198-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Condition of Participation: Immunization Standard for Long Term Care Facilities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040011</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040011</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R174OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Modification&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040014</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:54:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R679CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Redetermination Notice and Effect of the Redetermination&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040015</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R678CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for All Requests for Redetermination Received by FIs on or After May 1, 2005, And All Requests for Redetermination Received by Carriers on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040016</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:59:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040017</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040017</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040018</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040018</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R629CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certificate of Medical Necessity Claim Edits Workload Reporting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040019</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040019</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R620CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Edit to Identify Potentially Excessive Medicare Payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040020</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS040020</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:10:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R705CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Reporting of Diagnosis Codes for Screening Mammography Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042251</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042251</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 06:19:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R738CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year 2005 Payment for Medicare Part B Radiopharmaceuticals Not Paid on a Cost or Prospective Payment Basis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/5/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042256</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042256</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R738CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year 2005 Payment for Medicare Part B Radiopharmaceuticals Not Paid on a Cost or Prospective Payment Basis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042272</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042272</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R729CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised October 2005 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042257</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042257</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042306</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042306</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R731CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Office or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M ) Visits (Codes 99201 - 99215)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042273</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042273</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R729CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised October 2005 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042266</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042266</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R729CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised October 2005 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042263</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042263</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3121-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities; Nursing Services; Posting of Nurse Staffing Information&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042286</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042286</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R76MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Initial Publication of Chapter 10 - MA Organization Compliance with State Law and Preemption by Federal law&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042270</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042270</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R729CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised October 2005 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042255</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042255</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R738CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year 2005 Payment for Medicare Part B Radiopharmaceuticals Not Paid on a Cost or Prospective Payment Basis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042281</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042281</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R75MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Deletion of MCM Chapter 3 - Marketing&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042268</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042268</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R729CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revised October 2005 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective October 1, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042260</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042260</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1316-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Meeting of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council, December 5, 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042254</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042254</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R738CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year 2005 Payment for Medicare Part B Radiopharmaceuticals Not Paid on a Cost or Prospective Payment Basis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042300</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042300</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R77MCM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes in MCM Chapter 17, Subchapter F - Benefits and Beneficiary Protections&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042277</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042277</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R128PI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Evidence of Medical Necessity: Wheelchair and Power Operated Vehicle (POV) Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042309</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R731CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment for Office or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M ) Visits (Codes 99201 - 99215)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042253</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS042253</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:46:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R738CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Calendar Year 2005 Payment for Medicare Part B Radiopharmaceuticals Not Paid on a Cost or Prospective Payment Basis&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045618</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045618</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R711CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Repetitive Billing -- Manualization&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045598</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045598</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045544</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045544</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045532</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045532</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R743CP&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; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045660</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045660</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R742CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, V12.0, Effective January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045619</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045619</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045708</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045708</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R743CP&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; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045684</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045684</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R742CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, V12.0, Effective January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045527</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045527</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R711CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Repetitive Billing -- Manualization&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045981</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045981</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045962</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045962</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045921</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045921</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045898</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045898</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045888</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045888</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045876</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045876</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045866</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045866</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045829</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045829</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045803</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045803</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R720CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of HCPCS Codes and File Names, Descriptions and Instructions for Retrieving the 2006 ASC HCPCS Deletions, Additions, and Master Listing &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045741</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045741</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R746CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045983</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045983</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045963</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045963</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045922</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045922</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045899</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045899</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045877</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045877</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045867</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045867</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045830</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045830</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045804</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045804</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R750CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2006 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; 01/03/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045966</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045966</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045934</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045934</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045928</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045928</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045903</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045903</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045890</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045890</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045880</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045880</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045869</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045869</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045832</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045832</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045808</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045808</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R616CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Pass-Through Payments  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045751</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045751</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R746CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045991</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045991</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045929</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045929</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045904</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045904</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045891</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045891</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045883</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045883</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045870</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045870</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045856</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045856</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R668CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Enforcement of Hospital Inpatient Bundling: Carrier Denial of Ambulance Claims during an Inpatient Stay&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045833</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045833</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045985</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045985</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045955</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045955</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R705CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Modification to Reporting of Diagnosis Codes for Screening Mammography Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 07/05/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045937</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045937</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045933</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045933</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045931</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045931</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045925</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045925</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045907</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045907</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045901</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045901</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045892</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045892</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045884</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045884</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045879</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045879</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045871</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045871</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045868</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045868</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045857</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045857</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R687CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; FIs December 16, 2005 and Carriers initial determinations issued on or after January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045834</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045834</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045831</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045831</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045821</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045821</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045805</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045805</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R649CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Competitive Acquisition Program for Part B Drugs - Coding, Testing, and Implementation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045757</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045757</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R746CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045961</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045961</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045917</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045917</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045897</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045897</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045887</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045887</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045875</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045875</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045865</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045865</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045859</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045859</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045844</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045844</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Physician's Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045828</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045828</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045802</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045802</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R720CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update of HCPCS Codes and File Names, Descriptions and Instructions for Retrieving the 2006 ASC HCPCS Deletions, Additions, and Master Listing &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045740</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045740</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R746CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045959</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045959</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045939</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045939</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R13SOM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Chapter 2, "The Certification Process," Appendix E-- "Providers of Outpatient Physical Therapy or Outpatient Speech Language Pathology (OPT/OSP) Services," and Appendix K-- "Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045825</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045825</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045960</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045960</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045940</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045940</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045916</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045916</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045895</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045895</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045874</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045874</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R713CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045864</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045864</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045841</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045841</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R13SOM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revisions to Chapter 2, "The Certification Process," Appendix E-- "Providers of Outpatient Physical Therapy or Outpatient Speech Language Pathology (OPT/OSP) Services," and Appendix K-- "Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R746CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045993</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045993</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R739CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Erroneous Guidance - Basis to Waive Penalty&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/19/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045893</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045893</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045885</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045885</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045823</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045823</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045863</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045863</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R697CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (implementation date May 1, 2005)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046008</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046008</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045998</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045998</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046009</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046009</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045999</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045999</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046001</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046001</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046011</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046011</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046002</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046002</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046012</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046012</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046003</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046003</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046000</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046000</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046013</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046013</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046010</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046010</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046007</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046007</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045997</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045997</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046005</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046005</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046015</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046015</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046006</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046006</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045996</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS045996</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046004</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046004</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046014</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046014</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046406</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046406</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046407</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046407</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046410</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046410</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046411</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046411</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046409</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046409</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046400</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046400</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductabl, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046405</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046405</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046402</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046402</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductabl, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046404</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046404</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046398</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046398</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R31GI&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Medicare Deductabl, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046412</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046412</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:31:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R39BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Auditory Osseointegrated and Auditory Brainstem Devices&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/12/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046557</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046557</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046570</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046570</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046602</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046602</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046552</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046552</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046593</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046593</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046548</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046548</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046599</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046599</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046550</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046550</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046579</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046579</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:08:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R695CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005, and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046622</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046622</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046627</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046627</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046654</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046654</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046637</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046637</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046661</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046661</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046642</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046642</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046632</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046632</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046658</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046658</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046649</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046649</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 13:33:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R700CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Attestation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046714</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046714</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R742CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI)Edits, V12.0, Effective January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046720</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046720</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R743CP&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; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046728</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046728</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R746CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP)Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046734</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046734</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 15:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R749CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reasonable Charge Update for 2006 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, Certain Intraocular Lenses and Certain HCPCS coding Issues&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046837</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046837</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046838</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS046838</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:20:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047137</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047137</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R29DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notification of New Value and Condition Codes For Medicare Demonstrations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047169</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047169</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R29DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Notification of New Value and Condition Codes For Medicare Demonstrations&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047170</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047170</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:52:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R707CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; IPPS Outlier Reconciliation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/07/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047178</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047178</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 12:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R721CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Use of Value Codes 48 and 49 on End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Bills&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047471</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047471</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 13:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R758CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047451</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS047451</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 13:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048988</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048988</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048982</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048982</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048979</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048979</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048984</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048984</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048983</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS048983</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 08:50:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049091</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049091</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049080</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049080</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049081</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049081</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R183OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049093</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049093</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049094</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049094</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049084</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049084</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049095</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049095</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049085</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049085</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049098</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049098</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049090</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049090</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049079</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049079</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:37:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R184OTN &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; National Modifier and Condition Code To Be Used To Identify Disaster Related Claims &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049109</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049109</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049103</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049103</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049110</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049110</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049104</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049104</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049101</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049101</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049106</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049106</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049107</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049107</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049105</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:56:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R185OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Payment Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine (CPT 90655, 90656, 90657, and 90658) and the Pneumoccocal Vaccine (CPT 90732) when Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049122</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049122</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049123</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049123</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049124</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049124</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049113</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049113</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049126</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049126</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049116</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049116</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049127</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049127</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049118</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049118</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049125</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049125</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049114</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049114</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:06:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R37MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Manualizing Long-Standing Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Policy in Chapter 3 of the MSP Internet Only Manual (IOM)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049130</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049130</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049131</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049131</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049133</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049133</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049134</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049134</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049135</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049135</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049132</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049128</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049128</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049137</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049137</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R41MSP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Full Replacement of and Rescinding Change Request (CR) 3504--Modification to Online Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/21/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049139</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049139</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:02:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R677CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049467</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049467</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049472</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049472</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049469</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049469</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R748CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New G Code for Power Mobility Devices (PMDs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/25/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049470</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049470</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:30:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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CMS-1428-F3&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates: Fire Safety Requirements for Religious Non-Medical Health Care Institutions: Correction To Reinstate Requirements for Written Fire Control Plans and Maintenance of Documentation &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/28/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049487</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049487</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:35:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1294-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Coverage and Payment of Ambulance Services; Inflation Update for CY 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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R81FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049484</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049484</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R81FM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/03/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049485</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049485</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:49:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049539</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049539</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R764CP&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) 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049522</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049522</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049519</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049519</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049526</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049526</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049517</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049517</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R763CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Repetitive Billing -- Manualization &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049531</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049531</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049515</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049515</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R763CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Update to Repetitive Billing -- Manualization &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049528</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049528</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049527</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049527</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049529</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049529</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2005 15:57:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R759CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Therapy Caps to be Effective January 1, 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049664</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS049664</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2005 11:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1325-IFC3&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Exclusion of Vendor Purchases Made Under the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Outpatient Drugs and Biologicals Under Part B for the Purpose of Calculating the Average Sales Price (ASP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/21/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050749</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050749</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2005 13:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R758CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050751</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050751</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2005 13:34:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R758CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 2006 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050758</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050758</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2005 13:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R40BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 02/16/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050755</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050755</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2005 13:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R40BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 02/16/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050753</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS050753</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2005 13:40:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; 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R767CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; SNF PPS Revisions to IOM 100-4--Manualization&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051376</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051376</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:58:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R767CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; SNF PPS Revisions to IOM 100-4--Manualization&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051382</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051382</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:21:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R767CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; SNF PPS Revisions to IOM 100-4--Manualization &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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051395</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051395</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R767CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; SNF PPS Revisions to IOM 100-4--Manualization&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051403</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051403</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R766CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Stem Cell Transplantation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051402</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051402</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R43NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Stem Cell Transplantation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051536</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051536</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R775CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Home Care and Domiciliary Care Visits (Codes 99324 - 99350)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051535</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051535</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R774CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051537</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051537</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R775CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Home Care and Domiciliary Care Visits (Codes 99324 - 99350) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051541</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051541</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R768CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/02/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051539</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051539</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R770CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Fee Schedule Update for 2006 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051540</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051540</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051538</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051538</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:14:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R769CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Surrogate UPINs Reported on IDTF Claims&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051543</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051543</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/02/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051544</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051544</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R44NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/02/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051546</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051546</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R768CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/02/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051545</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051545</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R768CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 03/02/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051549</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051549</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 12:51:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R4P233&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Organ Procurement Organization and Tissue Typing Laboratory Cost Report&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051551</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051551</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 13:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R776CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Stem Cell Transplantation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051552</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051552</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 13:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R45NCD&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Stem Cell Transplantation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051550</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS051550</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 13:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R775CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Home Care and Domiciliary Care Visits (Codes 99324 - 99350) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052065</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052065</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1908-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program.  Application of Inherent Reasonableness Payment Policy to Medicare Part B Services Other Than Physician Services&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/13/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052347</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052347</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R197OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Wage Index Corrections FY 2005-2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052374</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052374</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1908-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Application of Inherent Reasonableness Payment Policy to Medicare Part B Services (Other Than Physician Services)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/13/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052345</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052345</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:12:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R197OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Wage Index Corrections FY 2005-2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052493</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS052493</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:16:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R33DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Amendment to rate for CPT 98943 for the Section 651 Expansion of Coverage of Chiropractic Services Demonstration &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/09/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053687</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053687</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:43:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R791CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Addition of Hospice Data HIPAA 270/271 Eligibility&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/23/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053688</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053688</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R429PR1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Section 2231, Regional Swing Bed Rates &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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053689</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053689</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R429PR1&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Section 2231, Regional Swing Bed Rates&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053691</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053691</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R792CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Nursing Facility Services (Codes 99304 - 99318)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/23/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053692</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053692</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R35DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Physician's Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/01/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053690</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053690</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:05:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R792CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Nursing Facility Services (Codes 99304 - 99318)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/23/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053832</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053832</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1329-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Town Hall Meeting on the Fiscal Year 2007 Applications for New Medical Services and Technologies Add-On Payments Under the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Scheduled for February 16, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053833</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053833</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4112-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Medicare Education, January 26, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053820</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053820</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1289-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program: Meeting of the Advisory Panel on Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Groups--March 1, 2, and 3, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053819</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS053819</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:04:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-9033-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Quarterly Listing of Program Issuances--July Through September 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054013</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054013</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:13:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R631&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; N/A&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054092</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054092</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R742CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, V12.0, Effective January 1, 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054093</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054093</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:26:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R724CP &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Appeals of Claims Decisions: Redeterminations and Reconsiderations (Implementation Dates for FI Initial Determinations Issued on or After May 1, 2005 and Carrier Initial Determinations Issued on or After January 1, 2006).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/16/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054094</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS054094</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:45:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R746CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective January 1, 2006, and Revisions to January 2005, April 2005, July 2005, and October 2005 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055032</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055032</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:25:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R793CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Revision to Chapter 31 - Addition of Hospice Data &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/23/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055037</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055037</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R199OTN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Message Used for the Physician's Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055034</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055034</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R8P234&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Renal Dialysis Facility for Cost Reporting Form CMS-265-94 &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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055036</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055036</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R799CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Reminder Notice of the Implementation of Ambulance Transition Schedule&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055035</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055035</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:44:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R798CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Emergency Update to the 2006 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055042</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055042</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R801CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Instructions for Reporting New HCPCS Code V2788 for Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lenses (P-C IOLs)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055039</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055039</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2006 15:15:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R36DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2006 Oncology Demonstration Project&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/17/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055151</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055151</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1286-CN2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Hospice Wage Index or Fiscal Year 2006&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055122</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055122</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/18/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055123</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055123</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/18/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055149</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055149</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1501-CN2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2006 Payment Rates; Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055120</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055120</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/18/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055153</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055153</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-0011-CN&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; E-Prescribing and the prescription Drug Program; Correction&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055147</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055147</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-3006-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Reporting Outcome and Assessment Information Set Data as Part of the Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055139</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055139</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-4069-F4&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Establishment of the Medicare Advantage Program&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/23/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055118</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055118</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/18/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055131</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055131</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R34DEMO&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; 2006 Oncology Demonstration Project&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/17/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055126</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055126</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R41BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount Update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/18/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055116</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055116</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:17:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R42BP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Manual Instruction: Changes to Coding and Payment for Observation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055979</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055979</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R779CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; New Waived 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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055981</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055981</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R782CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consultation Services (Codes 99241 - 99255)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/17/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055982</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055982</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R782CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consultation Services (Codes 99241 - 99255)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/17/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055984</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055984</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 10:32:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R786CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes, OPPS PRICER Logic Changes, and Instructions for Updating the Outpatient Provider Specific File (OPSF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 01/03/2006&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055997</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055997</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R788CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consultation Services (Codes 99241 - 99255)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055996</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055996</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R788CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Consultation Services (Codes 99241 - 99255)&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055994</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055994</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R787CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Manual Instruction: Changes to Coding and Payment for Observation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055991</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055991</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R783CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System Outpatient Code Editor (Non-OPPS OCE) Specifications Version 21.1&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; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item><item><title>10/01/2005</title><link>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055993</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055993</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R785CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Manual Instruction: Changes to Coding and Payment for Drug Administration&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055992</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055992</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R786CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes, OPPS PRICER Logic Changes, and Instructions for Updating the Outpatient Provider Specific File (OPSF)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055995</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS055995</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:09:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; R787CP&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; January 2006 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Manual Instruction: Changes to Coding and Payment for Observation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 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CMS-1500-F2&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2006 Rates; Correcting Amendment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/04/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062002</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS062002</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:39:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-0050-N&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Standards for Electronic Health Care Claims Attachments; Extension of Comment Period&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 11/22/2005&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/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS063008</link><guid>http://www.cms.hhs.gov/QuarterlyProviderUpdates/OCT2005/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS063008</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2006 12:38:00 EST</pubDate><description>&lt;b&gt;File Name:&lt;/b&gt; CMS-1908-F&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Subject:&lt;/b&gt; Medicare Program; Application of Inherent Reasonableness Payment Policy to Medicare Part B Services (Other Than Physician Services)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Publication/Implementation Date:&lt;/b&gt; 12/13/2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quarterly Release Date:&lt;/b&gt; 10/01/2005&lt;br /&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>
