2008 Transmittals

12/05/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1643CP
Issue Date: 12/05/2008
Subject: Indian Health Service (IHS) Provider Payment to Non-IHS Physicians for Teleradiology Interpretations
Impl Date: 03/09/2009
CR #: 6162

12/12/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R59DEMO
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Method of Payment for Extended Stay Services Under the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Demonstration, Authorized by Section 434 of the Medicare Modernization Act. This Change Request is a full replacement of CR 5454.
Impl Date: 01/12/2009
CR #: 6057

09/26/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1605CP
Issue Date: 09/26/2008
Subject: 2008 Jurisdiction List for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supply Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes
Impl Date: 10/27/2008
CR #: 6062

12/09/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1646CP
Issue Date: 12/09/2008
Subject: Thermal Intradiscal Procedures (TIPs)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6291

12/12/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R414OTN
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Improved Access to Ambulance Services Payment Rates for Effective Dates of Service July 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009
Impl Date: 01/12/2009
CR #: 6206

12/12/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R98BP
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6216

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0826
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Important Information on the New Medicare Law - The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

05/09/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1502CP
Issue Date: 05/09/2008
Subject: Phase 1 of Manual Revisions to Reflect Payment Changes for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005
Impl Date: 06/09/2008
CR #: 5978

06/13/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R355OTN
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Establishment of Alternative Reporting Periods and Reporting Criteria
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6104

06/20/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1541CP
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: Screening Pelvic Examinations
Impl Date: 09/23/2008
CR #: 6085

06/20/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1538CP
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: New Waived Tests
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6060

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R310OTN
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Requirements for Including an 8-Digit Clinical Trial Number on Claims
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5790

01/11/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1408CP
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Modification to the Model Medicare Redetermination Notice (for partly or fully unfavorable redeterminations)
Impl Date: 02/11/2008
CR #: 5836

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1418CP
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: New HCPCS Modifiers when Billing for Patient Care in Clinical Research Studies
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5805

12/19/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R418OTN
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Moratorium on Classification of Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) or Satellites/Increase in Certified LTCH Beds
Impl Date: 01/20/2009
CR #: 6172

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0843
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Providers Urged to Participate in Annual Medicare Contractor Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R312OTN
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: EMERGENCY -- Legislative Change Affecting the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), and Extension of the 2008 Participation Open Enrollment Period.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5944

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1415CP
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Additional Payable C Drug Codes for January 1, 2008 in ASCs
Impl Date: 01/30/2008
CR #: 5885

06/27/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R92BP
Issue Date: 06/27/2008
Subject: Private Contracting/Opting out of Medicare
Impl Date: 09/29/2008
CR #: 6081

06/26/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1544CP
Issue Date: 06/26/2008
Subject: Manual Revisions to Reflect Special Billing Instructions for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6007

06/27/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R85NCD
Issue Date: 06/27/2008
Subject: Cardiac Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA)
Impl Date: 07/28/2008
CR #: 6098

06/27/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1543CP
Issue Date: 06/27/2008
Subject: Update-Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Rate Year 2009
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6077

06/13/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1533CP
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6090

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1429CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Modification of Payment Window Edits in the Common Working File (CWF) to Look at Line Item Dates of Service (LIDOS) on Outpatient Claims
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5880

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R234PI
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Revision to Instructions Relating to Compliance Standards for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs)
Impl Date: 04/22/2008
CR #: 5856

01/25/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1420CP
Issue Date: 01/25/2008
Subject: Clarification Regarding the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Medigap Claim-Based Crossover Process
Impl Date: 02/01/2008
CR #: 5837

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1432CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service Legacy Provider IDs Prohibited on Form CMS-1500 and Form CMS-1450 (UB-04) Claims
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5858

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1423CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Summary of Policies in the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5895

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R56DEMO
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Implementation of Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5772

07/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1553CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Clarification on the Correct Condition Code to Report on Provider Adjustment Requests to Indicate a Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Code Change
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6002

07/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1551CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6006

07/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1550CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Clarifications to Audiology Update Transmittal 1470, Change Request 5717
Impl Date: 08/19/2008
CR #: 6061

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1466CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Payment for Hospital Observation Services (Codes 99217 - 99220) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services - Codes 99234 - 99236)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5791

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1465CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Payment for Initial Hospital Care Services (Codes 99221 - 99233) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services) (Codes 99234 - 99236)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5793

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R242PI
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Items and Special Services Having Special DME Review Considerations
Impl Date: 03/01/2008
CR #: 5909

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1453CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Systems Changes for Prescription Order Numbers for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5855

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1456CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: MANUALIZATION of Payment for Outpatient ESRD-Related Services
Impl Date: 03/24/2008
CR #: 5931

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1426CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases
Impl Date: 02/01/2008
CR #: 5896

01/18/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1416CP
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Clarification of Bone Mass Measurement (BMM) Billing Requirements
Impl Date: 02/20/2008
CR #: 5847

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1461CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Clarification to CR 5744 - Payment Allowance Update for the Influenza Virus Vaccine CPT 90660 and Further Instruction Regarding the Pneumococcal Vaccine CPT 90669
Impl Date: 03/24/2008
CR #: 5910

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R84BP
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Update to Audiology Policie
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5717

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1458CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Teaching Physician Requirements For ESRD Monthly Capitation Payment (MCP)
Impl Date: 03/24/2008
CR #: 5932

02/22/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1460CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Subsequent Hospital Visits and Hospital Discharge Day Management Services Codes (99231 - 99239)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5794

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1468CP
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5947

02/01/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1427CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: New Value Code to Report Patient Prior Payments
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5882

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0802
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Upcoming Critical Dates for Medicare's Fee-for-Service (FFS)Implementation of the National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

07/25/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1564CP
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6006

08/07/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1571CP
Issue Date: 08/07/2008
Subject: Transition of Responsibility for Medical Review From Quality Improvement Organizations (OIOs)
Impl Date: 08/15/2008
CR #: 5849

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R85BP
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
Impl Date: 12/28/2006
CR #: 5204

07/25/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1565CP
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Clarification on the Correct Condition Code to Report on Provider Adjustment Requests to Indicate a Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) Code Change
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6002

02/29/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1470CP
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Update to Audiology Policies
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5717

12/31/2008

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R281PI
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: Signature and Date Stamps for DME Supplies-CMNs and DIFs
Impl Date: 02/02/2009
CR #: 6261

03/14/2008

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R246PI
Issue Date: 03/14/2008
Subject: Clarification of Items in Chapter 10
Impl Date: 04/14/2008
CR #: 5952

08/21/2008

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1579CP
Issue Date: 08/21/2008
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5889

03/19/2008

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R57DEMO
Issue Date: 03/19/2008
Subject: Laboratory Competitive Bidding Demonstration (Second Phase of Implementation)
Impl Date: 04/02/2008
CR #: 5359

07/11/2008

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R358OTN
Issue Date: 07/11/2008
Subject: Instructions for Non-MSP Debts Returned to Agency (RTA) from the Department of Treasury From Inception of RTA Process to Date of Implementation of this Change Request
Impl Date: 08/11/2008
CR #: 6082

03/21/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1482CP
Issue Date: 03/21/2008
Subject: April Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5980

08/22/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1580CP
Issue Date: 08/22/2008
Subject: October Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6180

06/27/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R84NCD
Issue Date: 06/27/2008
Subject: FDG PET for Infection and Inflammation
Impl Date: 07/28/2008
CR #: 6099

03/26/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1484CP
Issue Date: 03/26/2008
Subject: April 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5982

03/25/2008

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1483CP
Issue Date: 03/25/2008
Subject: April 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.1
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5969

12/31/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1656CP
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim State Code Update
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6328

12/19/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R419OTN
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Summary of Policies in the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6349

12/31/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1655CP
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: End Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) Medicare Claims Processing Manual Clarification
Impl Date: 02/02/2009
CR #: 6245

N/A

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0822
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Clarification of Medicare Payment for Routine Costs in a Clinical Trial
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

12/24/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R99BP
Issue Date: 12/24/2008
Subject: Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6130

02/01/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1431CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Update to the Implementation Date for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in Competitive Bidding Areas
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5868

02/15/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R83BP
Issue Date: 02/15/2008
Subject: Clinical Lab: New Automated Test for the AMCC Panel Payment Algorithm
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5874

02/15/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1450CP
Issue Date: 02/15/2008
Subject: Update to the Common Working File CWF to Allow the Posting of Skilled Nursing Facility SNF and Swing Bed SB Claims to the Beneficiarys Spell of Illness When Qualifying Stay Criteria are Not Met
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5872

07/18/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1558CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Hospice Discharge for Cause
Impl Date: 07/05/2009
CR #: 6115

07/18/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1554CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Revision to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Common Working File (CWF) Editing
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6128

07/18/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1557CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Beneficiary Submitted Claims
Impl Date: 08/18/2008
CR #: 5683

08/08/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R92NCD
Issue Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6145

07/25/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R263PI
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: The National Provider and Plan Enumeration System (NPPES) and the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Data
Impl Date: 08/08/2008
CR #: 6036

07/29/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1566CP
Issue Date: 07/29/2008
Subject: Medicare Contractor Annual Update of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6107

N/A

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0829
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: CR 5971 Clarification - Signature Requirements
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

08/01/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1570CP
Issue Date: 08/01/2008
Subject: Update to Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index, and the Hospice Pricer for FY 2009
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6155

07/25/2008

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1561CP
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008- Legislative Change Concerning Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services.
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6042

03/28/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R436PR1
Issue Date: 03/28/2008
Subject: The GAAP terms have been replaced with the ERISA terms to prevent confusion with the pension costs
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

03/28/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1485CP
Issue Date: 03/28/2008
Subject: Chapter 29 Clean-Up
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5899

03/28/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R249PI
Issue Date: 03/28/2008
Subject: Carrier Assignment of Provider Identification Numbers (PINs).
Impl Date: 04/04/2008
CR #: 5995

03/26/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R3280TN
Issue Date: 03/26/2008
Subject: SPLIT OF HI/NV/AZ Part B Workloads and Merge of AZ/Ut/Mt
Impl Date: 04/01/2008
CR #: 5733

04/29/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R254PI
Issue Date: 04/29/2008
Subject: Implementation of a PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5908

08/29/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1583CP
Issue Date: 08/29/2008
Subject: Artificial Hearts
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6185

09/05/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R266PI
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Model Letters
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6051

09/05/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R373OTN
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Schedule for Completing the Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Procedures
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6156

09/05/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R374OTN
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Expansion of the Legal Business Name (LBN) Field in VMS (DME MACs Only)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 5933

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R329OTN
Issue Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) and Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5956

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R81NCD
Issue Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
Impl Date: 05/05/2008
CR #: 5984

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R34SOMA
Issue Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Revision to Appendix W, Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Impl Date: 04/04/2008
CR #: N/A

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R250PI
Issue Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Instructions on the Processing of CMS-855 Enrollment Applications Submitted Via the Web
Impl Date: 05/05/2008
CR #: 5954

04/04/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R330OTN
Issue Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Extension of Reasonable Cost Payment for Clinical Lab Tests Furnished by Hospitals with Fewer Than 50 Beds in Qualified Rural Areas
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5961

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R251PI
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
Impl Date: 05/12/2008
CR #: 5826

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R332OTN
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS), Multi-Carrier System (MCS) and Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5957

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1491CP
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: New Process for Accessing MSN Messages and MSN Message File
Impl Date: 05/12/2008
CR #: 5964

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R138FM
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments-3rd Notification for FY 2008
Impl Date: 04/18/2008
CR #: 5752

04/11/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R252PI
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5644

09/09/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1591CP
Issue Date: 09/09/2008
Subject: ZIP Code Files by Date of Service
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5881

09/12/2008

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1596CP
Issue Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6197

N/A

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0801
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Clarification of Patient Discharge Status Codes and Hospital Transfer Policies
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/03/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R95BP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Shipboard Services Billed to the Carrier and Services Not Provided Within the United States
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6217

10/03/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1609CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Shipboard Services Billed to the Carrier and Services Not Provided Within the United States
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6217

03/14/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1478CP
Issue Date: 03/14/2008
Subject: Additional Clarification to Chapter 17, Section 40, Regarding Processing of Drug Claims with the JW Modifier
Impl Date: 04/14/2008
CR #: 5923

02/29/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1471CP
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Subject to and Excluded from Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Edits
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5926

03/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1474CP
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: Changes to the Long Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) Pricer based on the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (Recurring CR: R20812Q)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5955

03/14/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1477CP
Issue Date: 03/14/2008
Subject: New Waived Tests
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5913

03/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1475CP
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5942

03/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1473CP
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: Payment for Inpatient Hospital Visits- General (Codes 99221-99239)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5792

N/A

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0804
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Opportunity to Participate in Third Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Ends in April
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

02/15/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1448CP
Issue Date: 02/15/2008
Subject: Adjudicating Claims for Immunosuppressive Drugs When Medicare Did Not Pay for the Original Transplant
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5916

08/07/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R264PI
Issue Date: 08/07/2008
Subject: Transition of Responsibility for Medical Review From Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs)
Impl Date: 08/15/2008
CR #: 5849

08/15/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1578CP
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: I Implementation of a New Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) No.213. "";Non-compliance with the Physician Self-referral Prohibition Legislation or Payer Policy"";
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6131

07/25/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1563CP
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6109

08/15/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R366OTN
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: 2008 Reminder For Roster Billing and Centralized Billing For Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccinations
Impl Date: 08/15/2008
CR #: 6121

08/29/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R372OTN
Issue Date: 08/29/2008
Subject: Update to the Intern to Bed Ratio for Method II Teaching Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6176

09/08/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1589CP
Issue Date: 09/08/2008
Subject: Indicator for the Technical Component of Purchased Diagnostic Services
Impl Date: 12/08/2008
CR #: 6122

08/29/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R94NCD
Issue Date: 08/29/2008
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Impl Date: 08/04/2008
CR #: 6048

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1586CP
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Influenza Virus, and Hepatitis B Vaccines
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6079

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1585CP
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes for FY 2009
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6166

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R375OTN
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Delay of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
Impl Date: 09/12/2008
CR #: 6203

09/05/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1584CP
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Medicare Travel Allowance Fees for Collection of Specimens
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6195

01/04/2008

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R308OTN
Issue Date: 01/04/2008
Subject: SPLIT OF HI/NV/AZ Part B Workloads and Merge of AZ/Ut/Mt
Impl Date: 04/01/2008
CR #: 5733

04/08/2008

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1487CP
Issue Date: 04/08/2008
Subject: April 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5999

02/01/2008

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1433CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Billing Code Update
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5878

04/09/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1488CP
Issue Date: 04/09/2008
Subject: April 2008 Update to the ASC Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5994

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R82NCD
Issue Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: Removal of VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Common Working File (CWF) Edits That Deny Claims for Parenteral or Enteral Services and/or Supplies if a Provider Has Not Recertified the Beneficiary's Need for Parenteral or Enteral Services and/or Supplies
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5914

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R35SOMA
Issue Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 6 - Special Procedures for Laboratories
Impl Date: 04/18/2008
CR #: N/A

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R86BP
Issue Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: Payment for Medicare Part B Services Furnished by Certain Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospitals and Clinics
Impl Date: 05/19/2008
CR #: 5807

04/18/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R9ESRD
Issue Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: ESRD Network Organizations: Sanctions and Referrals
Impl Date: 05/19/2008
CR #: 5967

09/19/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R60MSP
Issue Date: 09/19/2008
Subject: Expanding the Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Contractor Numbers for the Common Working File (CWF)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6182

09/19/2008

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1601CP
Issue Date: 09/19/2008
Subject: Update to Chapter 24 of the Claims Processing Manua
Impl Date: 10/20/2008
CR #: 5974

12/23/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R421OTN
Issue Date: 12/23/2008
Subject: Changes in Payment for Oxygen Equipment as a Result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 and Additional Instructions Regarding Payment for DMEPOS
Impl Date: 01/06/2009
CR #: 6297

12/19/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1653CP
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Annual Clotting Factor Furnishing Fee Update
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6277

12/19/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1650CP
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: January 2009 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6288

12/24/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1654CP
Issue Date: 12/24/2008
Subject: Expansion of Medicare Telehealth Services
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6130

07/25/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R90NCD
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Monitoring for Home Anticoagulation Management
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6138

08/29/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1582CP
Issue Date: 08/29/2008
Subject: 2009 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payments
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6150

08/29/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R93NCD
Issue Date: 08/29/2008
Subject: Artificial Hearts
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6185

12/31/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R280PI
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: Incorporation of Recent Regulatory Revisions Pertinent to Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)
Impl Date: 02/02/2009
CR #: 6282

12/31/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R426OTN
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: Adjustment for Medicare Mental Health Services
Impl Date: 02/02/2009
CR #: 6208

12/24/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R423OTN
Issue Date: 12/24/2008
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the J9 Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Part A and Part B Workloads for the State of Florida and Territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6285

12/31/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1660CP
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6070

N/A

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0833
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Medicare Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Postponed for 2009
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

08/29/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R94BP
Issue Date: 08/29/2008
Subject: Physician Signature Requirements for Diagnostic Tests
Impl Date: 09/30/2008
CR #: 6100

09/08/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1590CP
Issue Date: 09/08/2008
Subject: October 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.3
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6186

09/05/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1588CP
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Beneficiary Submitted Claims
Impl Date: 08/18/2008
CR #: 5683

09/12/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1595CP
Issue Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: October 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6175

05/20/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1510CP
Issue Date: 05/20/2008
Subject: Revision to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Post Acute Transfer Policy for Discharges/Transfers to Home Under Care of an Organized Home Health Service Organization in Anticipation of Covered Skilled Care
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6012

09/12/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R141FM
Issue Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: Limitation on Recoupment (935) for Providers, Physicians, and Suppliers Overpayments
Impl Date: 09/29/2008
CR #: 6183

09/10/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1592CP
Issue Date: 09/10/2008
Subject: Artificial Hearts
Impl Date: 12/01/2008
CR #: 6185

10/24/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R390OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies
Impl Date: 11/25/2008
CR #: 6174

04/25/2008

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R253PI
Issue Date: 04/25/2008
Subject: Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Responsibility Transition From Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Program Safeguard Contractor (PSC) to DME Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC)
Impl Date: 05/27/2008
CR #: 5953

06/13/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1535CP
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: July 2008 Quarterly Update for the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6101

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R269PI
Issue Date: 09/19/2008
Subject: Incorporation of Recent Regulatory Revisions into Chapter 10 of the Program Integrity Manual
Impl Date: 10/20/2008
CR #: 6178

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1598CP
Issue Date: 09/19/2008
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.3, Effective October 1, 2008
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6169

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1600CP
Issue Date: 09/19/2008
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2009
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6193

09/19/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1599CP
Issue Date: 09/19/2008
Subject: October 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6196

08/08/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1572CP
Issue Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: New Requirement for Ordering/Referring Information on Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims for Diagnostic Services
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6129

04/18/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1493CP
Issue Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: Establish Pre-Payment Auto-denial Edit in Applicable States for DMEPOS Suppliers of Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment (DME MACs Only).
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5929

04/18/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1492CP
Issue Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: New HCPCS Codes for April 2008 Update
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5981

01/14/2008

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1413CP
Issue Date: 01/14/2008
Subject: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5818

08/08/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R22COM
Issue Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: Implementation of New Provider Authentication Requirements for Medicare Contractor Provider Telephone and Written Inquiries
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6139

10/01/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R54GI
Issue Date: 10/01/2008
Subject: IDR Claims Sourcing from Shared Systems - Implementation
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5949

12/19/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1652CP
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: New Waived Tests
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6287

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R334OTN
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the J.12 Medicare Administrative Contractor Part A and Part B Workloads for the States of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5842

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R335OTN
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Modification of Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Payment Localities for Contractors that Process Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6004

10/24/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R271PI
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Instructions for the Implementation of the Internet-Based Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS)
Impl Date: 11/24/2008
CR #: 6231

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R255PI
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Requirement That The Contractor Appeals Units Forward Reversed Appeal Information From Post Pay Overpayment Cases to Contractor Medial Review (MR) Units and Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5934

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R18P236
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Updates Hospital and Hospital Health Care Complex Cost Report, (Form CMS 2552-96)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R338OTN
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Shared Systems Active and Non-Active Edits/Reason Codes and Audit Trail Reporting
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5927

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1497CP
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6037

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R336OTN
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Beneficiary Address Change for Shared System
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5962

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R256PI
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Requirement that the Multi Carrier System (MCS) Develop a PIMR Verification Report (PVR)
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5919

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R380OTN
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Reporting Non-Tax Withholding Due to Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6228

05/02/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R337OTN
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Processing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Claims for the Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6039

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R383OTN
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: J5 Production Region Merge of the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa Part A Workloads.
Impl Date: 02/02/2009
CR #: 6152

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1614CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update October 2008
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6190

10/03/2008

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R61MSP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Expanding the Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) Coordination of Benefits (COB) Contractor Numbers for the Common Working File (CWF)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6182

N/A

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0837
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Preparing for a Transition from an FI/Carrier to a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/03/2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1611CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: October 2008 Update to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6205

09/26/2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1604CP
Issue Date: 09/26/2008
Subject: Physician Payment Amounts When Physicians Furnish Excluded Procedures in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6052

05/02/2008

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1498CP
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Adjusting Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Reimbursement for Replaced Devices Offered Without Cost or With a Credit
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5860

10/17/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1616CP
Issue Date: 10/17/2008
Subject: Implementation of an ASC HCPCS Payment Indicator File
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6184

09/05/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1587CP
Issue Date: 09/05/2008
Subject: Revised Form CMS-R-131 Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage
Impl Date: 03/01/2009
CR #: 6136

09/10/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R95NCD
Issue Date: 09/10/2008
Subject: Artificial Hearts
Impl Date: 12/01/2008
CR #: 6185

03/07/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R325OTN
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the States of California, Hawaii and Nevada and American Samoa, Guam and Northern Marianna Islands Jurisdiction 1 Part A Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5901

N/A

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0811
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Pre-Bidding Activities for the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

03/07/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R323OTN
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the State of California Jurisdiction 1 Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5905

03/21/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1480CP
Issue Date: 03/21/2008
Subject: Website for Additions and Deletions of ZIP Codes Requiring a Plus Four ZIP Code Extension
Impl Date: 04/21/2008
CR #: 5970

N/A

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0810
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Announcing the Release of the Revised CMS-855 Medicare Enrollment Applications
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

03/07/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R324OTN
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the States of Hawaii and Nevada and American Samoa, Guam and Northern Marianna Islands Jurisdiction 1 Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5904

N/A

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0812
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Use of Professional Society Practice Parameters in Properly Providing Allergen Immunotherapy to Medicare Beneficiaries
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/04/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1486CP
Issue Date: 04/04/2008
Subject: Exception to 60-Day Limit on Substitute Physician Billing Arrangements for Physicians Called to Active Duty in the Armed Forces Reserves
Impl Date: 05/05/2008
CR #: 5985

03/28/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R248PI
Issue Date: 03/28/2008
Subject: Signature Requirements Clarification
Impl Date: 04/28/2008
CR #: 5971

04/11/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R331OTN
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - Implementation of Section 113 of the Medicare, Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (MMSCHIP) Extension Act of 2007
Impl Date: 05/12/2008
CR #: 5987

04/11/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1489CP
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Nursing Facility Services (Codes 99304 -99318)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5968

09/12/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1594CP
Issue Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: New Waived Tests
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6179

09/12/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R267PI
Issue Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for Secondary Providers
Impl Date: 09/26/2008
CR #: 6093

09/12/2008

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1593CP
Issue Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation Counseling Billing Code Update for Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs) and Outpatient Physical Therapy Providers (OPTs)
Impl Date: 12/12/2008
CR #: 6163

10/15/2008

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R96NCD
Issue Date: 10/15/2008
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Impl Date: 08/04/2008
CR #: 6048

05/09/2008

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1501CP
Issue Date: 05/09/2008
Subject: July Quarterly Update to 2008 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6009

12/05/2008

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R410OTN
Issue Date: 12/05/2008
Subject: Process for Recovering Medicare Payments for Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Claims Failing to Report Prior Hospitalizations
Impl Date: 03/05/2009
CR #: 6276

09/26/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R379OTN
Issue Date: 09/26/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency--Policies Concerning the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Impl Date: 10/27/2008
CR #: 6164

01/11/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1412CP
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Reporting of Hematocrit or Hemoglobin Levels on All Claims for the Administration of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs), Implementation of New Modifiers for Non-ESRD Indications, and Reporting of Hematocrit/Hemoglobin Levels on all Non-ESRD, Non-ESA Claims Requesting Payment for Anti-Anemia Drugs
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5699

10/02/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1606CP
Issue Date: 10/02/2008
Subject: Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for October 2008
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6213

10/15/2008

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R270PI
Issue Date: 10/15/2008
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) for Secondary Providers
Impl Date: 10/29/2008
CR #: 6093

10/31/2008

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1627CP
Issue Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2009 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures
Impl Date: 11/10/2008
CR #: 6235

05/09/2008

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R257PI
Issue Date: 05/09/2008
Subject: Implementation of a PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5908

10/10/2008

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R384OTN
Issue Date: 10/10/2008
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - VMS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6204

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1507CP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) and Affiliate National Provider Identifier (NPI) Process Modifications
Impl Date: 06/06/2008
CR #: 6024

03/07/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R327OTN
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: Production region split for CIGNA Idaho Part B Data.
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5796

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R51GI
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: IDR Claims Sourcing from Shared Systems - Implementation
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5949

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R340OTN
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Phase VII Correction of Common Working File (CWF) Category for Portable Oxygen
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6055

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R342OTN
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Medicare Fraud Edit Module Phase 2
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6035

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R341OTN
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Update the Medicare Secondary Payer Payment (MSPPAY) Module to Accommodate the Medicare Part A Claims Expansion
Impl Date: 09/08/2008
CR #: 5975

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1508CP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Physician Fee Schedule Payment Policy Indicator File Record Layout for Use in Processing Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims for Professional Services
Impl Date: 06/06/2008
CR #: 6013

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R339OTN
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Implementation of the 2007-2008 update to the Medicare Wage Index Occupational Mix Survey (Form CMS-10079 (2008))
Impl Date: 06/09/2008
CR #: 5992

01/11/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1409CP
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Correction to Pub. 100-04, Chapter 17, Section 100.2.1
Impl Date: 02/11/2008
CR #: 5857

10/15/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R142FM
Issue Date: 10/15/2008
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 1st Notification for FY 2009.
Impl Date: 10/22/2008
CR #: 6238

10/15/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R386OTN
Issue Date: 10/15/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness -- Medicare Fee-For-Service Payment Policies and Billing Instructions
Impl Date: 11/07/2008
CR #: 6146

10/17/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R37SOMA
Issue Date: 10/17/2008
Subject: Revise Appendix A, Interpretive Guidelines for Hospitals
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

05/02/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1500CP
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5889

05/16/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1506CP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP): Updating Submission Deadlines for Quarterly Drug List Updates
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6010

05/23/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1511CP
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospital Payment Rates for Calendar Year 2008
Impl Date: 06/23/2008
CR #: 6063

05/23/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R343OTN
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: Production Region Split and New Contractor Workload Number for the National Government Services (NGS) Part A Delaware Workload and New Contractor Numbers for the Jurisdiction 13 Medicare Administrative Contractor Part A and Part B Connecticut and New York Workloads
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5843

05/23/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1514CP
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: ASC Manualization
Impl Date: 06/23/2008
CR #: 6031

10/24/2008

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1621CP
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Revised Medicare ZIP Code Files for January 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6192

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1619CP
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Procedures for Paying Claims Without Passing through the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) or Medicare Code Editor (MCE)
Impl Date: 11/25/2008
CR #: 6252

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1617CP
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Influenza Virus Vaccine and Pneumococcal Vaccine Codes
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6224

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R393OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: UPDATE TO CR 5020: Method of Cost Settlement for Inpatient Services for Rural Hospitals Participating Under Demonstration Authorized by Section 410A of the Medicare Modernization Act
Impl Date: 11/24/2008
CR #: 6226

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R395OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: MCS Changes Needed to Address Duplicate PINs in Separate CICS Regions Prior to the Merge of those Regions
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6199

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R143FM
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Instructions for Monthly Processing of Non-Medicare Secondary Payer (Non-MSP) Debts Returned to Agency (RTA) from the Department of Treasury
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6083

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R392OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Revision to the Common Working File (CWF) Requirements for Updating Spells of Illness for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed (SB) Claims
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6257

10/24/2008

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R388OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Analysis of Systems Changes Needed to Change Type of Bill (TOB) for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) from 73x to 77x
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6246

12/12/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R62MSP
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Instructions For Utilizing 837 Professional Claim Adjustment (CAS) Segments for Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Part B Claims
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6211

05/23/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1517CP
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.2, Effective July 1, 2008
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6045

12/19/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R63MSP
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Instructions on utilizing 837 Institutional CAS segments for Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Part A Claims.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6275

N/A

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0805
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Overview of New Medicare Competitive Bidding Program for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) - The first in a series of articles on the implementation of this program.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1520CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6053

05/23/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1516CP
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: July Quarterly Update for 2008 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6022

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1523CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: July 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.2
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6080

10/24/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R391OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Archiving and Retrieving of the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) and the Medicare Code Editor (MCE) for Processing Claims
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6177

12/05/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R412OTN
Issue Date: 12/05/2008
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - VMS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6204

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1526CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Institutional Services Paid on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5990

10/29/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R396OTN
Issue Date: 10/29/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies
Impl Date: 11/25/2008
CR #: 6174

05/30/2008

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1521CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for October 2008
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6041

03/21/2008

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1481CP
Issue Date: 03/21/2008
Subject: Type of Service (TOS) Corrections
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5977

09/12/2008

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1597CP
Issue Date: 09/12/2008
Subject: Payment for Implanted Prosthetic Devices for Part B Inpatients in Hospitals that are Paid Under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6050

11/03/2008

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1628CP
Issue Date: 11/03/2008
Subject: Payment for Implanted Prosthetic Devices for Part B Inpatients in Hospitals that are Paid Under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6050

N/A

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0836
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency -- The Medicare Program Prepares
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0820
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Marketing Rules Reminders for DME Suppliers Including Contract Suppliers under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/06/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R347OTN
Issue Date: 06/06/2008
Subject: Analysis and Design Only ---Systems Improvements to Streamline Updates to the Place of Service (POS) Code Set
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6066

06/06/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R348OTN
Issue Date: 06/06/2008
Subject: Modify the CWF Feed to Limit the Amount of Preventive Data Rows Being Loaded
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5819

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R272PI
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Clarification of Provider Enrollment Procedures Involving Certified Suppliers and Providers
Impl Date: 12/08/2008
CR #: 6151

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R90MCM
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Chapter 9, Employer/Union Sponsored Group Health Plans
Impl Date: 11/07/2008
CR #: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1632CP
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2009 File Layout
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6227

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1631CP
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Extension of Therapy Cap Exceptions Process
Impl Date: 12/08/2008
CR #: 6222

10/01/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R16P235
Issue Date: 10/01/2008
Subject: Updates Chapter 35, Cost Report and Form CMS 2540-96, to reflect further clarification to existing instructions. The effective date effective for instructional changes is April 30, 2008.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1629CP
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: 2009 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Annual Update Reminder
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6236

11/07/2008

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R399OTN
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Apply IRS Form 1099-MISC Updates to VMS System
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6202

09/26/2008

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R53GI
Issue Date: 09/26/2008
Subject: Medicare Contractor Testing with Future Dates in the EDC
Impl Date: 10/27/2008
CR #: 6110

09/26/2008

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R376OTN
Issue Date: 09/26/2008
Subject: Limitation on Recoupment - MCS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 5986

09/26/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1603CP
Issue Date: 09/26/2008
Subject: Claims Jurisdiction and Enrollment Procedures for Suppliers of Certain Prosthetics, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Replacement Parts, Accessories and Supplies
Impl Date: 10/27/2008
CR #: 5917

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1613CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Reasonable Charge Update for 2009 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, and Certain Intraocular Lenses
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6221

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1610CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6189

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1495CP
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Billing Blood and Blood Products
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5867

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R83NCD
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Blood-Derived Products for Chronic, Non-Healing Wounds
Impl Date: 06/02/2008
CR #: 6043

N/A

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0814
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Provider Authentication by Medicare Provider Contact Centers
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5089, 5277

04/11/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1490CP
Issue Date: 04/11/2008
Subject: Prolonged Services (Codes 99354 - 99359)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5972

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1499CP
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Ambulance Fee Schedule - Conversion Factor File for CY 2009 Ambulance Inflation Factor.
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6000

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1607CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6113

05/07/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R88BP
Issue Date: 05/07/2008
Subject: Therapy Personnel Qualifications and Policies Effective January 1, 2008
Impl Date: 06/09/2008
CR #: 5921

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1509CP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Adjusting Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Reimbursement for Replaced Devices Offered Without Cost or With a Credit
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5860

05/02/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1496CP
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Medicare Shared Systems Modifications Necessary to Capture and Crossover Medicaid Drug Rebate Data Submitted on Form UB 04 Paper Claims and Direct Data Entry (DDE) Claims.
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5950

10/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R381OTN
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals Vendor Identification Number, Iron Dextran Payment Update, and Physician Election
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6210

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1505CP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Correction to Determinations of Early vs. Later Episodes Under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6027

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1503CP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Revisions to the Billing Requirements for ESRD-Related Epotein Alfa (EPO) and Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp) Administrations Provided During Unscheduled or Emergency Dialysis Treatments in the Outpatient Hospital Setting
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6047

04/03/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0806
Issue Date: 04/03/2008
Subject: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program: Grandfathering, Repair and Replacement, Mail Order Diabetic Supplies, and Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) -- The second in a series of articles on the new DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0807
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Important Exceptions and Special Circumstances that Occur under the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program: - The third in a series of articles on the new DMEPOS competitive bidding program.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/13/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R352OTN
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: Notification of New Quarterly Updates to the Ambulance Fee Schedule Public Use File (PUF)
Impl Date: 07/28/2008
CR #: 6091

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R89BP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: Medical and Other Health Services Furnished to SNF Patients
Impl Date: 06/16/2008
CR #: 5991

04/18/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R333OTN
Issue Date: 04/18/2008
Subject: Assignment of Providers to MACs
Impl Date: 05/19/2008
CR #: 5979

05/16/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1504CP
Issue Date: 05/16/2008
Subject: New Chapter for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF)
Impl Date: 06/16/2008
CR #: 5815

07/25/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R93BP
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal CancerServices.
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6145

07/25/2008

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R89NCD
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Screening DNA Stool Test for Colorectal Cancer
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6145

N/A

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0816
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Medicare Payments for Part B Mental Health Services
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

01/08/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1406CP
Issue Date: 01/08/2008
Subject: January 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5852

01/04/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1405CP
Issue Date: 01/04/2008
Subject: Reprocessing of Certain Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Claims
Impl Date: 02/05/2008
CR #: 5845

05/02/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R87BP
Issue Date: 05/02/2008
Subject: Incident To Policy Update
Impl Date: 06/02/2008
CR #: 5288

06/06/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1529CP
Issue Date: 06/06/2008
Subject: July 2008 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6049

05/30/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1528CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: July Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6087

01/10/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1407CP
Issue Date: 01/10/2008
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Caps without KX Modifier Exceptions Start January 1, 2008
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5871

11/14/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1635CP
Issue Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: Adding Certain Entities as Originating Sites for Payment of Telehealth Services--Section 149 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6215

01/11/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1411CP
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: April 2008 Update to the Medicare Code Editor (MCE) and Grouper
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5876

04/29/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1494CP
Issue Date: 04/29/2008
Subject: REPORTING OF ADDITIONAL DATA TO DESCRIBE SERVICES ON HOSPICE CLAIMS
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5567

06/19/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R90BP
Issue Date: 06/19/2008
Subject: July 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6094

06/20/2008

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1537CP
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: October Quarterly Update to 2008 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6111

N/A

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0830
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Steps for Individual Eligible Professionals to Access Their 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Feedback Reports Personally
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0831
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Steps for Organizations to Access Their 2007 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Feedback Reports
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/27/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1545CP
Issue Date: 06/27/2008
Subject: Payment for Inpatient Hospital Visits (Codes 99221 - 99239)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5792

06/06/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1531CP
Issue Date: 06/06/2008
Subject: Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software Changes for July 2008
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6084

06/27/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R58DEMO
Issue Date: 06/27/2008
Subject: Medicare Acute Care Episode Demonstration - Rescinds and fully replaces CR 5767
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6001

01/18/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1417CP
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5912

11/28/2008

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1642CP
Issue Date: 11/28/2008
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files for April 2009.
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6264

10/17/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R387OTN
Issue Date: 10/17/2008
Subject: Medicare Payment for Air Ambulance Services Under Section 146(b)(1) of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6214

11/07/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R6PDB
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Chapter 12-Employer/Union Sponsored Group Health Plan
Impl Date: 11/07/2008
CR #: N/A

11/14/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1637CP
Issue Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6272

11/14/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R400OTN
Issue Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: Revised 4010A1 837 Professional (837P) Flat File
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6167

11/14/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1636CP
Issue Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: File Descriptions for Retrieving the 2009 Pricing and HCPCS Data Files through CMS Mainframe Telecommunications Systems
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6253

11/19/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R404OTN
Issue Date: 11/19/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness -- Medicare Fee-For-Service Payment Policies and Billing Instructions
Impl Date: 12/22/2008
CR #: 6146

01/11/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R21COM
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Instructions Related to the CMS Standardized Provider Inquiry Chart for FY 2008
Impl Date: 02/11/2008
CR #: 5848

01/11/2008

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R309OTN
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: New Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Editing to Address Duplicate Crossover Claim File Submissions
Impl Date: 01/18/2008
CR #: 5851

01/11/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1410CP
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5838

11/19/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R403OTN
Issue Date: 11/19/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness - Instructions Concerning Financial Management Policies
Impl Date: 11/25/2008
CR #: 6174

11/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1638CP
Issue Date: 11/20/2008
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6272

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1640CP
Issue Date: 11/21/2008
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6234

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R405OTN
Issue Date: 11/21/2008
Subject: FISS Reason Code Language Expansion
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6247

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R7PDB
Issue Date: 11/21/2008
Subject: Chapter 13 Premium and Cost-Sharing Subsidies for Low-Income Individuals
Impl Date: 11/21/2008
CR #: N/A

11/21/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R406OTN
Issue Date: 11/21/2008
Subject: Analysis Only for New FISS, CWF and NCH System Requirements for All 837 I Claims Related to Rendering Physicians/Practitioners
Impl Date: 05/15/2009
CR #: 6289

01/11/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R80BP
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Requirements for Ordering and Following Orders for Diagnostic Tests
Impl Date: 11/19/2007
CR #: 5743

01/17/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1414CP
Issue Date: 01/17/2008
Subject: Outpatient Therapy Caps without KX Modifier Exceptions Start January 1, 2008
Impl Date: 01/25/2008
CR #: 5871

01/18/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R233PI
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Update to Chapter 10
Impl Date: 02/20/2008
CR #: 5862

01/18/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R32SOMA
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 2, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Appendix W, Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidelines for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Swing-Beds in CAHs
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1542CP
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS), Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), and Remittance Advice (RA) Messages
Impl Date: 09/23/2008
CR #: 6159

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1539CP
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: Self-Administered Drug Exclusion Lists
Impl Date: 07/21/2008
CR #: 5988

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R260PI
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: Clarification of Chapter 10
Impl Date: 07/22/2008
CR #: 6065

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R356OTN
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) - Phase VIIB of Implementation
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6069

06/20/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R91BP
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: Self-Administered Drug Exclusion Lists
Impl Date: 07/21/2008
CR #: 5988

06/19/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1536CP
Issue Date: 06/19/2008
Subject: July 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6094

01/25/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R55DEMO
Issue Date: 01/25/2008
Subject: Medicare Acute Care Episode (ACE) Demonstration
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 5767

01/25/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1421CP
Issue Date: 01/25/2008
Subject: Update of Institutional Claims References
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5893

11/19/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R402OTN
Issue Date: 11/19/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency--Policies Concerning the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Impl Date: 12/22/2008
CR #: 6164

12/05/2008

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R411OTN
Issue Date: 12/05/2008
Subject: Influenza Pandemic Emergency Preparedness- Additional Instructions Concerning Financial Management and Program Integrity
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6209

01/25/2008

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R135FM
Issue Date: 01/25/2008
Subject: Clarification Regarding the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Medigap Claim-Based Crossover Process
Impl Date: 02/01/2008
CR #: 5837

06/13/2008

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R438PR1
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: Determinations and Appeals Procedures Mailing/Web Site Update
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/25/2008

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R437PR1
Issue Date: 04/25/2008
Subject: Provides for calendar year inflation factors to update previous years reasonable compensation ranges.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/03/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1608CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: 2009 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), A/B MACs, Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6220

10/24/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R389OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: New 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Payment Rates Effective for Dates of Service July 1, 2008, Through December 31, 2008
Impl Date: 10/24/2008
CR #: 6212

10/03/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1612CP
Issue Date: 10/03/2008
Subject: Revision of Interim Payment Methodology for Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution (RNHCI), Clarifying Existing Policy on Training of Religious Nonmedical Nursing Personnel, Claims Not Billed to the RNHCI Specialty Contractor, and Statutory End of Coverage for RNHCI Items and Services Furnished in the Home
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 5383

10/31/2008

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1623CP
Issue Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: Influenza Vaccine and the Pneumococcal Vaccine Payment Allowances Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6153

01/25/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R311OTN
Issue Date: 01/25/2008
Subject: Support Income Tax Reporting
Impl Date: 01/30/2008
CR #: 5816

07/03/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1547CP
Issue Date: 07/03/2008
Subject: Update-Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rate Year 2009
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6114

11/17/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R56GI
Issue Date: 11/17/2008
Subject: Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6258

12/05/2008

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1644CP
Issue Date: 12/05/2008
Subject: 2008 Jurisdiction List for Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supply Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6062

10/31/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1624CP
Issue Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: Reporting National Provider Identifiers (NPI) on Claims for Out-of-Jurisdiction Purchased Mammography Preventive Screening and Diagnostic Services
Impl Date: 12/01/2008
CR #: 6237

10/31/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1626CP
Issue Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6218

10/24/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R394OTN
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: New Hemophilia Clotting Factor and HCPCS Code and Terminated Hemophilia Clotting Factor HCPCS Code
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6268

10/24/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1618CP
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Revision to the Reporting Requirements of Qualifying Hospital Stays on Inpatient Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed (SB) Claims
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6233

N/A

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0838
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: 2008 - 2009 Influenza (Flu) Season Resources for Health Care Professionals
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/31/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R397OTN
Issue Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: Claim Adjustments to Correct Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Payment Errors
Impl Date: 02/02/2009
CR #: 6250

08/29/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1581CP
Issue Date: 08/29/2008
Subject: Discarded Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents for Home Dialysis
Impl Date: 12/01/2008
CR #: 6133

N/A

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0835
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Non-acceptance of Legacy Provider Numbers on Incoming Medicare Claims
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0840
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Changes in Medicare Payment for Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/24/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1620CP
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Payment of Assistant at Surgery Services in a Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6123

10/17/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1615CP
Issue Date: 10/17/2008
Subject: Update to the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) Benefit
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 6223

05/23/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1513CP
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: Average Sales Price Updates
Impl Date: 06/23/2008
CR #: 5798

05/23/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R344OTN
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: VMS Modifications to Implement the Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) System, Part II
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6026

05/23/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1515CP
Issue Date: 05/23/2008
Subject: Date of Service (DOS) for Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Specimens
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6018

06/11/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1532CP
Issue Date: 06/11/2008
Subject: Phase 2 of Manual Revisions to Reflect Payment Changes for DMEPOS Items as a Result of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program and the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6119

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1527CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule - New Waived Tests
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6021

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1519CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Instructions for Institutional Providers and Suppliers Billing Self-Referred Mammography Claims Regarding the Attending/Referring Physician National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Impl Date: 06/30/2008
CR #: 6023

05/30/2008

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1522CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Charges to Hold A Bed During SNF Absence
Impl Date: 06/30/2008
CR #: 6030

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R232PI
Issue Date: 01/04/2008
Subject: Clarification of Standards for Processing CMS-855 Enrollment Applications
Impl Date: 02/04/2008
CR #: 5854

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R231PI
Issue Date: 01/04/2008
Subject: NPI Number for Medical Review
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5761

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R58MSP
Issue Date: 01/04/2008
Subject: Insertion of the Debt Collection System (DCS) User Guide into the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Section of the Manual and Associated Revisions/Updates to the DCS User Guide
Impl Date: 02/04/2008
CR #: 5817

01/04/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R31SOMA
Issue Date: 01/04/2008
Subject: Revision of Appendix P--Survey Protocol for Long Term Care Facilities
Impl Date: 01/04/2008
CR #: N/A

06/13/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R351OTN
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: 508 Compliancy for Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) Software
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6073

06/13/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R259PI
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: Benefit Integrity Updates
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6003

01/18/2008

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1419CP
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: January 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.0
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5865

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R413OTN
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Excluding Low Utilization Payment Adjustment (LUPA) Claims from Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Episode Sequence Edits
Impl Date: 01/12/2009
CR #: 6283

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R275PI
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
Impl Date: 01/12/2009
CR #: 6248

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1647CP
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Payments to Home Health Agencies That Do Not Submit Required Quality Data
Impl Date: 03/16/2009
CR #: 6286

12/12/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1648CP
Issue Date: 12/12/2008
Subject: Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year (CY) 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6216

07/11/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R139FM
Issue Date: 07/11/2008
Subject: Interaction with Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs)
Impl Date: 08/11/2008
CR #: 6089

07/11/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R52GI
Issue Date: 07/11/2008
Subject: Change to CR Implementation Report Due Dates
Impl Date: 08/11/2008
CR #: 6102

01/11/2008

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R134FM
Issue Date: 01/11/2008
Subject: Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 2nd Notification for FY 2008.
Impl Date: 01/18/2008
CR #: 5753

12/09/2008

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1645CP
Issue Date: 12/09/2008
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for January 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6304

12/09/2008

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R97NCD
Issue Date: 12/09/2008
Subject: Thermal Intradiscal Procedures (TIPs)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6291

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R314OTN
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5873

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R315OTN
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: BOI Extract for CWF and MBD
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5864

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R237PI
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: PIMR Annual Update
Impl Date: 03/03/2008
CR #: 5706

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R238PI
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Correction of the Medicare Contractor System (MCS) Downcoding Problem in Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System.
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5920

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R236PI
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Update to Chapter 10
Impl Date: 03/03/2008
CR #: 5892

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R313OTN
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the States of Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas in Jurisdiction 4 Part AB Medicare Administrative Services (MAC) Workload
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5788

07/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R262PI
Issue Date: 07/01/2008
Subject: Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5644

07/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1546CP
Issue Date: 07/01/2008
Subject: Modification to existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address.
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5889

02/01/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1425CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2008 for 2 Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) with New Wage Index Values --Correction
Impl Date: 01/14/2008
CR #: 5891

12/19/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R276PI
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Deceased Individuals and the Provider Enrollment Process
Impl Date: 01/20/2009
CR #: 6194

12/19/2008

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R278PI
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) Updates
Impl Date: 01/26/2009
CR #: 6170

N/A

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0832
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: The ICD-10 Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System (CM/PCS)-The Next Generation of Coding
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/20/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R9SS
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: CMS Business Partner Systems Security Manual
Impl Date: 07/22/2008
CR #: 5976

06/27/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R261PI
Issue Date: 06/27/2008
Subject: Update to Section 12 of Chapter 10 of the Program Integrity Manual
Impl Date: 07/28/2008
CR #: 6078

11/28/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R408OTN
Issue Date: 11/28/2008
Subject: NEW NUMBERS FOR ALL MAC JURISDICTIONS. THIS CHANGE REQUEST RESCINDS AND FULLY REPLACES CR 5651
Impl Date: 12/29/2008
CR #: 6259

11/28/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R144FM
Issue Date: 11/28/2008
Subject: Revisions to the Monthly Statistical Report on Intermediary and Carrier Part A and Part B Appeals Activity Form (CMS-2592) to Capture Data on Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Redeterminations
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6251

07/03/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1PDB
Issue Date: 07/03/2008
Subject: Chapter 5 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual
Impl Date: 07/03/2008
CR #: N/A

11/28/2008

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R38SOMA
Issue Date: 11/28/2008
Subject: Revisions to Exhibits 37, 196, and 287.
Impl Date: 11/28/2008
CR #: N/A

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R2PDB
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Chapter 6 of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual
Impl Date: 07/18/2008
CR #: N/A

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R420OTN
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Implementation - Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
Impl Date: 10/05/2009
CR #: 6068

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R277PI
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Additional Provider Enrollment Verification and Program Integrity Activities
Impl Date: 01/20/2009
CR #: 6097

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R279PI
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Zone Program Integrity Contractor (ZPIC) Updates
Impl Date: 01/26/2009
CR #: 6171

12/19/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R39SOMA
Issue Date: 12/19/2008
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 4 Program Administration and Fiscal Management
Impl Date: 12/19/2008
CR #: N/A

12/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1649CP
Issue Date: 12/18/2008
Subject: Procedures for Paying Claims Without Passing through the Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (IOCE) or Medicare Code Editor (MCE)
Impl Date: 11/25/2008
CR #: 6252

02/05/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1435CP
Issue Date: 02/05/2008
Subject: Emergency Update to the 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5902

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R360OTN
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Implementation - Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
Impl Date: 07/06/2009
CR #: 6068

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1552CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: VMS Recognition of New Specialty Codes for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) With Pedorthic Personnel, Medical Supply Companies With Pedorthic Personnel, and Rehabilitation Agencies. (DME MACs Only)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 5930

07/17/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R140FM
Issue Date: 07/17/2008
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 4th Notification for FY 2008.
Impl Date: 07/24/2008
CR #: 5751

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R359OTN
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Composite Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) Processing under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6056

N/A

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0821
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Reminder - Medicare Provides Coverage of Diabetes Screening Tests
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/13/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R354OTN
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: Hospitals Exempt from Present on Admission (POA) Reporting (i.e. non Inpatient Prospective Payment System or IPPS Hospitals) and the Affects on Grouper
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6086

05/30/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1524CP
Issue Date: 05/30/2008
Subject: Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule-Medicare Travel Allowance Fees for Collection of Specimens
Impl Date: 06/30/2008
CR #: 5996

07/11/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R87NCD
Issue Date: 07/11/2008
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) With Stenting
Impl Date: 08/11/2008
CR #: 6137

N/A

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0824
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Clarification of Medicare Bad Debt Policy Related to Accounts at a Collection Agency
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/13/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1534CP
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: New 'K' Code for Replacement Interface Material
Impl Date: 06/27/2008
CR #: 6075

06/06/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R349OTN
Issue Date: 06/06/2008
Subject: Inappropriate Denials of Claims for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of Carotid Arteries Concurrent with Stenting Based on Facility Recertification Due Dates
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6046

07/07/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R357OTN
Issue Date: 07/07/2008
Subject: Pathology Services: Notification of the Sunset for the Payment of Physician Pathology Services for Independent Laboratories
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6088

N/A

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0815
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Reminder that Exceptions to Therapy Caps are Restricted as of July 1, 2008
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1555CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: Revision of the Requirements for Denial of Payment for New Admissions (DPNA) for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Billing
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6116

07/18/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1560CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2008
Subject: July 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.2
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6080

01/14/2008

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R80NCD
Issue Date: 01/14/2008
Subject: Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5818

12/24/2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R98NCD
Issue Date: 12/24/2008
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the Carotid Artery Concurrent With Stenting
Impl Date: 01/26/2009
CR #: 6301

12/24/2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R19P236
Issue Date: 12/24/2008
Subject: Provider Reimbursement Forms and Instructions, Form CMS-2552-96
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

12/24/2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R424OTN
Issue Date: 12/24/2008
Subject: HIGLAS Part A Changes for Limitation on Recoupment
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6298

08/15/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R368OTN
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: Application of the Hospital Outpatient Quality Data Reporting Program under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6072

12/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R100BP
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: January 2009 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6320

12/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1658CP
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 15.0, Effective January 1, 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6290

10/24/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R96BP
Issue Date: 10/24/2008
Subject: Compendia as Authoritative Sources for Use in the Determination of a "";Medically Accepted Indication""; of Drugs and Biologicals Used Off-Label in an Anti-Cancer Chemotherapeutic Regimen
Impl Date: 11/25/2008
CR #: 6191

11/14/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R97BP
Issue Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: Adding Certain Entities as Originating Sites for Payment of Telehealth Services--Section 149 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6215

N/A

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0841
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Present on Admission (POA) Indicator Payment Implications
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/13/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R353OTN
Issue Date: 06/13/2008
Subject: Payment for Complex Rehabilitative Power Mobility Device Services that Span the Implementation Date of DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Programs in Competitive Bidding Areas
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6112

11/07/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1630CP
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Fee Schedule Update for 2009 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6270

12/01/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1639CP
Issue Date: 12/01/2008
Subject: Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment Policy Changes
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6106

11/14/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1634CP
Issue Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6229

11/07/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R55GI
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2009
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6258

11/07/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1633CP
Issue Date: 11/07/2008
Subject: Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6262

10/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1625CP
Issue Date: 10/31/2008
Subject: 2009 Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6254

12/31/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R425OTN
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: Implementation of the Health Care Claim Status Inquiry and Response (276/277) Version 005010 - Part A Shared System Change
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6299

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1462CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update April 2008
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5951

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R243PI
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Implementation of A PIMR Edit Effectiveness Report For Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5908

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R59MSP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Treasury Collections on MSP Debt
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5823

02/22/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1457CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Redeterminations of Overpayments
Impl Date: 03/24/2008
CR #: 5859

06/20/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1540CP
Issue Date: 06/20/2008
Subject: July 2008 Update to the ASC Payment System; Summary of Payment Policy Changes
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 6095

11/14/2008

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R401OTN
Issue Date: 11/14/2008
Subject: 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative Claims-Based Reporting of Measures Groups
Impl Date: 12/15/2008
CR #: 6187

02/22/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1454CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Adjudication Services Project - New IOM Chapter - Pub. 100-04, Chapter 37 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Claims Adjudication Services Project
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5938

02/22/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1463CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: ZIP Code Files by Date of Service
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5881

02/22/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1452CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for July 2008.
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5863

02/08/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R318OTN
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Create User Account for Next Generation Desktop (NGD) on Common Working File (CWF)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5828

02/08/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R319OTN
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Mid-Month Production Region Split
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5894

02/14/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R136FM
Issue Date: 02/14/2008
Subject: Revisions to Debt Referral Instructions
Impl Date: 03/17/2008
CR #: 5875

02/15/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1451CP
Issue Date: 02/15/2008
Subject: Clinical Lab: New Automated Test for the AMCC Panel Payment Algorithm
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5874

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R88NCD
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6154

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1562CP
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Prothrombin Time (PT/INR) Monitoring for Home Anticoagulation Management
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6138

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R361OTN
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Administrative Instructions for Support Income Tax Reporting
Impl Date: 08/25/2008
CR #: 6117

07/25/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R91NCD
Issue Date: 07/25/2008
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Impl Date: 08/04/2008
CR #: 6048

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R245PI
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Processing Part B Therapy Claims While the Therapy Cap Exceptions Process is in Effect
Impl Date: 03/31/2008
CR #: 5945

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R137FM
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Reporting Costs Directly Associated with the RAC Program
Impl Date: 03/31/2008
CR #: 5789

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R321OTN
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Refinements in Cost Reporting Due to CMS's Revised Procedures for Recalibrating DRG Relative Weights Under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System
Impl Date: 03/31/2008
CR #: 5928

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1469CP
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Document Control Number (DCN) Search FeatureInformation Box
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5958

02/29/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1467CP
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box
Impl Date: 03/31/2008
CR #: 5959

08/01/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R36SOMA
Issue Date: 08/01/2008
Subject: Revisions to Appendix PP-Interpretive Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities, Tags F325 and F371
Impl Date: 09/01/2008
CR #: N/A

08/01/2008

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1568CP
Issue Date: 08/01/2008
Subject: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) X12-N 837 version 5010 Changes Necessary for Coordination of Benefits (COB) and other Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process Revisions
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6103

03/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R322OTN
Issue Date: 03/05/2008
Subject: Limitation of Recoupment - FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5873

03/06/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1472CP
Issue Date: 03/06/2008
Subject: Update of Institutional Claims References
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5893

03/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R326OTN
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: Medicare Fraud Edit Module
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5725

08/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R265PI
Issue Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: Medicare Fraud Edit Module Phase 3
Impl Date: 04/06/2009
CR #: 6135

08/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R365OTN
Issue Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: CWF Automation of the Contractor Table to Support MAC Workload Renumbering
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6092

08/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R364OTN
Issue Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: Modification of Part B Flat File for Electronic Remittance Advice and Standard Paper Remit
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6127

02/12/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1447CP
Issue Date: 02/12/2008
Subject: REPORTING OF ADDITIONAL DATA TO DESCRIBE SERVICES ON HOSPICE CLAIMS
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5567

03/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R435PR1
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: Updates Chapter 3, Bad Debts, Charity, and Courtesy Allowances and the Table of Contents reflects deleted page numbers.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R82BP
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)-Manualization
Impl Date: 03/10/2008
CR #: 5946

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R239PI
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Additional Instructions for the Execution of the Medicare Provider Enrollment Demonstration for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) in High-Risk Areas
Impl Date: 03/10/2008
CR #: 5903

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R240PI
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Include All 11x Claims in the Nightly Universe Files Generated for the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5915

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R241PI
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Flagging Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN) in the Medicare Carrier System (MCS) for Pre-Payment Review/Audit
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5644

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R320OTN
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Jurisdiction 3 Part A Merge
Impl Date: 04/01/2008
CR #: 5733

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1445CP
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: January 2008 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)- Manualization
Impl Date: 03/10/2008
CR #: 5946

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1444CP
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Modification to Existing Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Procedures Regarding the MSN Customer Service Information Box, Beneficiary Estate Information and the Appeals Address
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5889

02/08/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1446CP
Issue Date: 02/08/2008
Subject: Update to Common Working File (CWF Edits) 7284 and 7548
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5907

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1443CP
Issue Date: 02/07/2008
Subject: Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Refinement and Rate Update for Calendar Year (CY) 2008
Impl Date: 03/07/2008
CR #: 5879

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R81BP
Issue Date: 02/07/2008
Subject: Process for Amending the List of Compendia for Determination of Medically-Accepted Indications for Off-Label Uses of Drugs and Biologicals in an Anti-Cancer Chemotherapeutic Regiment
Impl Date: 03/07/2008
CR #: 5870

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1440CP
Issue Date: 02/07/2008
Subject: Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 Changes to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component of Physician Pathology Services
Impl Date: 03/07/2008
CR #: 5943

02/07/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1441CP
Issue Date: 02/07/2008
Subject: New 'K' Code for Replacement Interface Material
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5900

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R317OTN
Issue Date: 02/05/2008
Subject: Production Region Split and New Contractor Number for Riverbend New Jersey Part A Workload
Impl Date: 03/03/2008
CR #: 5786

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R316OTN
Issue Date: 02/05/2008
Subject: Submitting Outpatient Provider Specific Data
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5869

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1437CP
Issue Date: 02/05/2008
Subject: Change in the Amount in Controversy Requirement for Administrative Law Judge Hearings and Federal District Court Appeals
Impl Date: 05/05/2008
CR #: 5897

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1434CP
Issue Date: 02/05/2008
Subject: Extension of the Dates of Service Eligible for the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5937

08/15/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R369OTN
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Merge Program Accommodation for Duplicate Check Numbers
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6142

08/15/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R370OTN
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: Add Provider Measures to the Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6141

08/12/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1574CP
Issue Date: 08/12/2008
Subject: Physician Fee Schedule Payment Policy Indicator File Record Layout for Use in Processing Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Claims for Professional Services
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6013

02/05/2008

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1436CP
Issue Date: 02/05/2008
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5866

02/07/2008

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1439CP
Issue Date: 02/07/2008
Subject: Removal of Outdated References to Christian Science Sanatoria from Medicare Systems
Impl Date: 03/07/2008
CR #: 5884

02/01/2008

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1430CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Use of HCPCS V2787 When Billing Approved Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lens (A-CIOLs) in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Physician Offices, and Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPDs)
Impl Date: 03/03/2008
CR #: 5853

02/01/2008

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1424CP
Issue Date: 02/01/2008
Subject: Correction to Low Utilization Payment Adjustment Add-on Payments Under the Refined Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5877

07/03/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R86NCD
Issue Date: 07/03/2008
Subject: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Impl Date: 08/04/2008
CR #: 6048

07/09/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1548CP
Issue Date: 07/09/2008
Subject: Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes 99291 - 99292)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5993

02/22/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1455CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5948

06/06/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1530CP
Issue Date: 06/06/2008
Subject: Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes 99291 - 99292)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5993

02/22/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1459CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Billing Requirement Updates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5898

02/22/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1464CP
Issue Date: 02/22/2008
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.1, Effective April 1, 2008.
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5936

02/29/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R244PI
Issue Date: 02/29/2008
Subject: Collapsing Medicare Provider Transaction Access Numbers (PTANs) to Ensure a One-to-One National Provider Identifier (NPI) Match
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5906

01/18/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R235PI
Issue Date: 01/18/2008
Subject: Additional Information on Reporting a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ordering/Referring and Attending/Operating/Other/Service Facility for Medicare Claims
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5890

08/01/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R362OTN
Issue Date: 08/01/2008
Subject: Requirement to Educate Providers Regarding CMS Use of Medicare Cost Report Data
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6132

12/31/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1657CP
Issue Date: 12/31/2008
Subject: January 2009 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6320

03/07/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1476CP
Issue Date: 03/07/2008
Subject: Correction to Low Utilization Payment Adjustment Add-on Payments Under the Refined Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS)
Impl Date: 07/07/2008
CR #: 5877

08/08/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R363OTN
Issue Date: 08/08/2008
Subject: FY 2006 Supplementary Security Income (SSI) Data
Impl Date: 09/08/2008
CR #: 6126

08/15/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1576CP
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug List Update
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6158

08/15/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1577CP
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: Revisions to the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals
Impl Date: 01/05/2009
CR #: 6124

03/14/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1479CP
Issue Date: 03/14/2008
Subject: April 2008 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5965

08/15/2008

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R367OTN
Issue Date: 08/15/2008
Subject: Reporting Withholding Due to IRS Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP) on the Remittance Advice
Impl Date: 10/06/2008
CR #: 6125