SNF Program Transmittals

A-00-08.60

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 17:27:00 EST

File: A-00-08.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: CR 1064: Payment Safeguard Review of SNF Prospective Payment Bills--Updated Instructions

A-00-46

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 18:01:00 EST

File: A-00-46
Release Dt: 08/03/2000
Subject: CR 1224: SNF Adjustment Billing: Adjustment to HIPPS Codes Resulting From MDS Corrections

A-00-47.60

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 18:04:00 EST

File: A-00-47.60
Release Dt: 08/07/2000
Subject: CR 1223: SNF Annual Update: PPS Pricer and Health Insurance PPS (HIPPS) Coding Changes

AB-01-131

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 18:06:00 EST

File: AB-01-131
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: CR 1761: Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Instructions on Applying Payment Bans on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Admissions

A-02-057

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 14:30:00 EST

File: A-02-057
Release Dt: 07/03/2002
Subject: CR 2220: Medicare Part A SNF PPS Update

A-02-121

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 14:20:00 EST

File: A-02-121
Release Dt: 07/03/2002
Subject: CR 1224: SNF Adjustment Billing: Adjustments to HIPPS Codes Resulting from MDS Corrections

A-03-075

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:30:00 EST

File: A-03-075
Release Dt: 08/29/2003
Subject: CR 2893: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Update

Transmittal 13

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:05:00 EST

File: Transmittal 13
Release Dt: 10/2003
Subject: Provider Reimbursement Manual, Part 2, Provider Cost Reporting Forms and Instructions,Chapter 35, Form CMS-2540-96

Transmittal 11

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:06:00 EST

File: Transmittal 11
Release Dt: 10/2003
Subject: Provider Reimbursement Manual, Part 2, Provider Cost Reporting Forms and Instructions, Chapter 36, Form CMS-2552-96

Transmittal 68

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:09:00 EST

File: Transmittal 68
Release Dt: 01/16/2004
Subject: CR 3052: New Requirements for CAHs

Transmittal 74

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:13:00 EST

File: Transmittal 74
Release Dt: 04/23/2004
Subject: CR 3150: SNF Certification and Recertification

Transmittal 160

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:17:00 EST

File: Transmittal 160
Release Dt: 04/30/2004
Subject: CR 3291: Section 511 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 Special Adjustment for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Rates for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Transmittal 189

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:19:00 EST

File: Transmittal 189
Release Dt: 05/28/2004
Subject: CR 3252: Updated SNF Help File Available for Calendar Year 2004

Transmittal 202

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:21:00 EST

File: Transmittal 202
Release Dt: 06/10/2004
Subject: CR 3338: Revised Updated SNF NO PAY File for July 2004

Transmittal 222

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:24:00 EST

File: Transmittal 222
Release Dt: 07/02/2004
Subject: CR 2453: SNF CB Requirements for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies

Transmittal 93

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:25:00 EST

File: Transmittal 93
Release Dt: 07/09/2004
Subject: CR 3352: Temporary SNF Extension

Transmittal 229

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:26:00 EST

File: Transmittal 229
Release Dt: 07/20/2004
Subject: CR 3323: Additional Clarification of Bill Types 22x and 23x Submitted by Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) With Instructions for Involuntarily Moving a Beneficiary Out of the SNF and Ending a Benefit Period

Transmittal 338

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:27:00 EST

File: Transmittal 338
Release Dt: 10/20/2004
Subject: CR 3534: Remonal of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) No Pay File

Transmittal 413

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:28:00 EST

File: Transmittal 413
Release Dt: 12/23/2004
Subject: CR 3651: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2005 for 9 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) with New Wage Index Values Effective January 1, 2005

Transmittal 413

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:17:00 EST

File: Transmittal 413
Release Dt: 12/23/2004
Subject: CR 3651: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update FY 2005 for 9 Metropolitan Statistical AReas (MSAs) with New Wage Index Values Effective January 1, 2005

A-00-01.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:48:00 EST

File: A-00-01.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: CB for SNF Patients When Receiving Outpatient/Emergency Care in a Medicare-Participating Hospital or CAH

AB-00-18.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:50:00 EST

File: AB-00-18.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Consolidated Billing for SNFs - Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999

A-00-88.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:18:00 EST

File: A-00-88.60
Release Dt: 11/22/2000
Subject: Fee Schedule and CB and SNF Services

B-00-67.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:59:00 EST

File: B-00-67.60
Release Dt: 11/27/2000
Subject: Consolidated Billing for SNF Residents

AB-01-33.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:01:00 EST

File: AB-01-33.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Delay of Carrier and Intermediary Actions Required in CRs 1256 and 1323, CB for SNF Residents, and Fee Schedule for Part B Residents and Outpatients

AB-01-71.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:05:00 EST

File: AB-01-71.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Billing for Audiologic Function Tests For Beneficiaries That Are Patients of a SNF

A-01-94.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:07:00 EST

File: A-01-94.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Implementation of Fee Schedule for Additional Part B Services Furnished by a SNF or Another Entity Under Arrangements with the SNF

AB-01-158.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:15:00 EST

File: AB-01-158.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: New Common Working File (CWF) Edits and Standard System Responses on SNF Claims

AB-01-159.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:17:00 EST

File: AB-01-159.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Reject and Utilization Edits and Carrier Resolution for Consolidated Billing for SNF Residents

A-01-135.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:21:00 EST

File: A-01-135.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: HCPCS Code Updates and Corrections for SNF Part A PPS Consolidated Billing and SNF Part B Fee Schedule for 2002.

A-01-142.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:18:00 EST

File: A-01-142.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Clarification and HCPCs Coding Update: Part B Fee Schedule And CB for SNF Services

B-02-002.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:19:00 EST

File: B-02-002.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Notification to Carriers and Providers of SNF CB Coding Information on CMS Web site

A-01-119.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:20:00 EST

File: A-01-119.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Correction to Program Memorandum (PM) A-01-94 (CR 1689): Implementation of Fee Schedule for Additional Part B Services Furnished by a SNF or Another Entity Under Arrangements with the SNF

AB-02-021.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:21:00 EST

File: AB-02-021.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Unsolicited Response Edit and Carrier Resolution for Consolidated Billing for SNF Residents

AB-02-023.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:27:00 EST

File: AB-02-023.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Edits with Unsolicited Responses for SNF Consolidated Billing

AB-02-037.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:13:00 EST

File: AB-02-037.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Reissue of information in CR 1955, Transmittal AB-02-021, Common Working File (CWF) Unsolicited Response Edit and Carrier Resolution for Consolidated Billing for SNF Residents

AB-02-027.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:16:00 EST

File: AB-02-027.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Corrections to Program Memorandum (PM) A-01-135 -- Codes Billable by SNFs and Suppliers for SNF Residents

AB-02-043.60

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:17:00 EST

File: AB-02-043.60
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Corrections to Program Memorandum (PM) A-01-135 -- Codes Billable by SNFs and Suppliers for SNF Residents

A-02-101

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:17:00 EST

File: A-02-101
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Corrections to: Changes to the PPS & Consolidated Billing for SNF-Update as published in the Federal Register, FY2001 (66 FR 39572, July 31, 2001), and Transmittal A-01-144, December 20, 2001

B-02-067

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:18:00 EST

File: B-02-067
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Revision to Messages for SNF Consolidated Billing and Implementation of Common Working File (CWF) Edits for Clinical Social Workers (CSWs) for SNF Consolidated Billing

A-02-118

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:20:00 EST

File: A-02-118
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated Billing Enforcemnt, Updated SNF Help File

AB-02-175

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:21:00 EST

File: AB-02-175
Release Dt: N/A
Subject: Revisions to CWF Edits for SNF Consolidated Billing to Permit Payment for Certain Diagnostic Services Furnished to Beneficiaries Receiving Treatment for ENd Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) at an Independent or Provider-Based Dialysis Facility

CR 2926

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:25:00 EST

File: CR 2926
Release Dt: 10/31/2003
Subject: Annual Update of HCPCS Codes used for SNF Consolidated Billing Enforcement

CR 2944

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:27:00 EST

File: CR 2944
Release Dt: 02/06/2004
Subject: Implementation of Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing CWF Edit for Therapy Codes Considered Separately Payable Physician Services

CR 2983

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:29:00 EST

File: CR 2983
Release Dt: 12/08/2003
Subject: Revised SNF NO PAY File, Effective January 1, 2004

CR 3070

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:31:00 EST

File: CR 3070
Release Dt: 02/06/2004
Subject: Updates to the January 2004 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing Enforcement

CR 3156

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:35:00 EST

File: CR 3156
Release Dt: 03/19/2004
Subject: Revision to Required Messages in Change Request (CR) 2944, Implementation of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Edit for Therapy Codes Considered Separately Payable Physician Services

CR 3196

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:36:00 EST

File: CR 3196
Release Dt: 04/30/2004
Subject: Change to the Common Working File (CWF) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Edits for Ambulance Transports to or from a Diagnostic or Therapeutic Site Other than a Physician's Office or Hospital

CR 3212

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:37:00 EST

File: CR 3212
Release Dt: 05/28/2004
Subject: Change to the Common Working File (CWF) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Edits for Drugs and Electrocardiogram (EKG) Testing Provided During an Ambulance Transport

CR 3248

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:38:00 EST

File: CR 3248
Release Dt: 05/21/2004
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an 'Arrangement' With an Outside Entity

CR 3295

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:39:00 EST

File: CR 3295
Release Dt: 05/28/2004
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing L Codes - DMERCs and FIs

CR 3277

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:39:00 EST

File: CR 3277
Release Dt: 06/10/2004
Subject: Update to the Common Working File Edits for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) to Expand the Bypass for Pharmacy Services.

CR 3348

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:40:00 EST

File: CR 3348
Release Dt: 07/09/2004
Subject: October Quarterly Update to 2004 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Enforcement

CR 3427

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:41:00 EST

File: CR 3427
Release Dt: 11/18/2004
Subject: Change to the Common Working File (CWF) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Edits for Ambulance Transports to or from a Diagnostic or Therapeutic Site

CR 3535

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:42:00 EST

File: CR 3535
Release Dt: 10/22/2004
Subject: 2005 Annual Update for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing for the Common Working File (CWF) and Medicare Carriers

CR 3542

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:44:00 EST

File: CR 3542
Release Dt: 11/23/2004
Subject: 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for SNF PPS Consolidated Billing

CR 3575

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:45:00 EST

File: CR 3575
Release Dt: 12/10/2004
Subject: Announcement of Medicare Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Payment Rate Increases - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) as it Applies to RHC and FQHC Service

CR 3592

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:46:00 EST

File: CR 3592
Release Dt: 12/23/2004
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Service Furnished under an ""Arrangement"" with an Outside Entity

CR 3613

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:47:00 EST

File: CR 3613
Release Dt: 12/30/2004
Subject: Correction to January 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement

CR 3683

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:48:00 EST

File: CR 3683
Release Dt: 01/24/2005
Subject: April Quarterly Update to 2005 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for SNF Consolidated Billing Enforcement

CR 3568

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:49:00 EST

File: CR 3568
Release Dt: 11/26/2004
Subject: Liability Days on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed Facility Inpatient Bills

CR 3308

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:50:00 EST

File: CR 3308
Release Dt: 07/23/2004
Subject: Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) Changes to Allow for Provider Liability Days on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed Facility Inpatient Bills

A-02-060

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:51:00 EST

File: A-02-060
Release Dt: 07/10/2002
Subject: Revision to Billing for Swing Bed Services Under SNF PPS

A-02-028

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:54:00 EST

File: A-02-028
Release Dt: 04/16/2002
Subject: Upcoming Train-the-Trainer Session for Hospital Swing Bed Facility PPS

A-02-016

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:55:00 EST

File: A-02-016
Release Dt: 02/15/2002
Subject: Conversion of Hospital Swing Bed Facilities to the SNF PPS

A-01-09

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:56:00 EST

File: A-01-09
Release Dt: 01/16/2001
Subject: Exemption of Critical Access Hospital Swing Bed from SNF PPS

6116

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:47:00 EST

File: 6116
Release Dt: 07/18/2008
Subject: Revision of the Requirements for Denial of Payment for New Admissions (DPNA) for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Billing

6128

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:48:00 EST

File: 6128
Release Dt: 07/18/2008
Subject: Revision to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Common Working File (CWF) Editing

5583

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:34:00 EST

File: 5583
Release Dt: 05/30/2007
Subject: Clarification of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) No Pay Billing

All 2008 Transmittals

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:25:00 EST

File: All 2008 Transmittals
Release Dt: 01/01/2008
Subject: All Skilled Nursing Facility PPS related Transmittals for 2008

All 2009 Transmittals

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:26:00 EST

File: All 2009 Transmittals
Release Dt: 01/01/2009
Subject: All Skilled Nursing Facility PPS related Transmittals for 2009

5636

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:19:00 EST

File: 5636
Release Dt: 06/15/07
Subject: October Quarterly Update to 2007 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement

5532

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:26:00 EST

File: 5532
Release Dt: 06/29/07
Subject: Coverage Requirements for Therapy Services Provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility

5597

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:26:00 EST

File: 5597
Release Dt: 06/29/2007
Subject: IOM Pub 100-09, Chapters 3, Provider Inquiries and Chapter 6 - Provider Customer Service Program Updates

5653

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:27:00 EST

File: 5653
Release Dt: 07/13/07
Subject: Clarification of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Billing Requirements for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans

5734

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:32:00 EST

File: 5734
Release Dt: 10/19/07
Subject: National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Update on Revenue Codes and Corrected Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Spell of Illness Chart

6568

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:43:00 EST

File: 6568
Release Dt: 08/28/2009
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Pricer Update FY 2010

6619

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:04:00 EST

File: 6619
Release Dt: 09/04/2009
Subject: 2010 Annual Update of Healthcare Common Procedure Code System Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing Update

6486

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:37:00 EST

File: 6486
Release Dt: 09/14/2009
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Enrollment Revalidation

6486

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:40:00 EST

File: 6486
Release Dt: 08/21/2009
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Enrollment Revalidation

Transmittal 1425

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:41:00 EST

File: Transmittal 1425
Release Dt: 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

Transmittal 1450

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:41:00 EST

File: Transmittal 1450
Release Dt: 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

5840

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:11:00 EST

File: 5840
Release Dt: 12/14/2007
Subject: Manual Updates to Chapter 6, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Inpatient Part A Billing, for No Payment and Medicare Advantage (MA) Claims

5418

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:14:00 EST

File: 5418
Release Dt: 03/30/2007
Subject: Medical Review of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Claims Using the MDS QC System Software

5991

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:19:00 EST

File: 5991
Release Dt: 05/16/2008
Subject: Medical and Other Health Services Furnished to SNF Patients

6030

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:26:00 EST

File: 6030
Release Dt: 05/30/2008
Subject: Charges to Hold A Bed During SNF Absence

5624

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EST

File: 5624
Release Dt: 07/17/07
Subject: Additional Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB)

5688

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:28:00 EST

File: 5688
Release Dt: 07/20/07
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update for FY 2008

5597

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:29:00 EST

File: 5597
Release Dt: 07/13/07
Subject: IOM Pub. 100-09, Chapters 3- Provider Inquiries and Chapter6- Provider Customer Service Program Updates