2007 Transmittals

01/03/2007

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: JA0003
Issue Date: 01/03/2007
Subject: CMS 270/271 (Eligibility) Extranet Transactions
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

01/05/2007

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R259OTN
Issue Date: 01/05/2007
Subject: Additional Codes for Physician Voluntary Reporting Program (PVRP)
Impl Date: 01/02/2007
CR #: 5409

01/11/2007

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R113FM
Issue Date: 01/11/2007
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments-2nd Qtr. FY 2007
Impl Date: 01/19/2007
CR #: 5298

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1154CP
Issue Date: 01/12/2007
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5436

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R182PI
Issue Date: 01/12/2007
Subject: Medicaid State Agencies
Impl Date: 03/01/2007
CR #: 5284

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1153CP
Issue Date: 01/12/2007
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5430

01/12/2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1156CP
Issue Date: 01/12/2007
Subject: Revised Medicare Zip Code File to Download
Impl Date: 02/05/2007
CR #: 5265

01/19/2007

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R64BP
Issue Date: 01/19/2007
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: N/A

01/19/2007

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R23SOMA
Issue Date: 01/19/2007
Subject: Federal Minimum Qualifications Standards
Impl Date: 02/20/2007
CR #: N/A

01/24/2007

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R183PI
Issue Date: 01/24/2007
Subject: Update the MCS System to Validate National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) in Place of Unique Physician Identification Numbers (UPINs
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5318

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R24SOMA
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Sunset of the Policies for Provider Nominations for an Intermediary and the Provider Requests for a Change of Intermediary
Impl Date: 01/26/2007
CR #: N/A

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R184PI
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Revisions for MACs and PSCs
Impl Date: 02/26/2007
CR #: 5399

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R115FM
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Clarification of the Protocol for Estimating Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Form CMS-H/M751A/B, Status of Accounts Receivable
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5451

01/26/2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R114FM
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Reporting Requirements for Crossover Claims Transmitted to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC) under the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Process
Impl Date: 02/26/2007
CR #: 5444

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R186PI
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) Adoption or Rejection of Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) Recommended by Durable Medical Equipment Program Safeguard Contractors (DME PSCs).
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5410

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R188PI
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Accrediation Quality Standards for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5415

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R187PI
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Implementation of New Compliance Standards for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs).
Impl Date: 02/26/2007
CR #: 5449

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R185PI
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Updating Financial Reporting Requirements for Workload and Cost Associated With the Return of Demand Bills.
Impl Date: 02/26/2007
CR #: 4378

01/26/2007

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R262OTN
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Invalid Managed Care Informational Unsolicited Responses (MCIURs) from CWF
Impl Date: 04/26/2007
CR #: 5507

01/31/2007

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R116FM
Issue Date: 01/31/2007
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirements Update
Impl Date: 01/29/2007
CR #: 5429

02/02/2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1169CP
Issue Date: 02/02/2007
Subject: Revision of Editing to Ensure Demand Bills Remain Identifiable in Claims History After Processing
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5248

02/02/2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1171CP
Issue Date: 02/02/2007
Subject: Revisions to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Disclosure Format
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5476

02/26/2007

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1188CP
Issue Date: 02/26/2007
Subject: April Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5528

03/23/2007

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R266OTN
Issue Date: 03/23/2007
Subject: New Contractor Number for CIGNA Government Services, LLC-Jurisdiction C DME MAC Workload
Impl Date: 06/01/2007
CR #: 5548

03/23/2007

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R191PI
Issue Date: 03/23/2007
Subject: Provider/Supplier Enrollment Approval Letters
Impl Date: 05/23/2007
CR #: 5285

04/27/2007

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R273OTN
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Discontinuing the Application of Outpatient Frequency of Billing Edits to Roster Bills
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5580

07/06/2007

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1282CP
Issue Date: 07/06/2007
Subject: Medicare Contractors Use of the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Problem Inquiry Request Form to Identify and Send COBA Related Issues to the COB Contractor
Impl Date: 08/06/2007
CR #: 5656

07/06/2007

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R215PI
Issue Date: 07/06/2007
Subject: Implementation of Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) Access to VIPS Medicare Shared System (VMS) Medical Review (MR) Functions at DME MACs
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5664

02/09/2007

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1184CP
Issue Date: 02/09/2007
Subject: Consolidation of Data Processing for Part A
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5458

02/13/2007

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R117FM
Issue Date: 02/13/2007
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirements Update
Impl Date: 01/29/2007
CR #: 5429

01/10/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1150CP
Issue Date: 01/10/2007
Subject: January 2007 Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 22.1
Impl Date: 01/02/2007
CR #: 5437

01/12/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1155CP
Issue Date: 01/12/2007
Subject: January 2007 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 8.0
Impl Date: 01/02/2007
CR #: 5425

01/26/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1164CP
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Coding Change for Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
Impl Date: 03/03/2007
CR #: 5462

02/23/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1186CP
Issue Date: 02/23/2007
Subject: Changes to Chapter 30 - Updates to Amount in Controversy Requirement and Correction of Appeals Terminology
Impl Date: 05/23/2007
CR #: 5348

02/23/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R190PI
Issue Date: 02/23/2007
Subject: General Background Information on Certified Providers and Certified Suppliers
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5401

02/23/2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1185CP
Issue Date: 02/23/2007
Subject: Ambulance Fee Schedule - Medical Conditions List - Manualization Revisions
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5442

08/10/2007

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R218PI
Issue Date: 08/10/2007
Subject: Provider Enrollment Manual Update
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5671

02/23/2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R65NCD
Issue Date: 02/23/2007
Subject: INDEPENDENCE iBOT 4000 Mobility System
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5372

02/23/2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R66BP
Issue Date: 02/23/2007
Subject: Services Not Provided Within United States
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5427

08/17/2007

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R26SOMA
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Revised Appendix P and Appendix PP New Tag F373
Impl Date: 08/17/2007
CR #: N/A

08/17/2007

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1317CP
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: 2008 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) for the Common Working File (CWF), Medicare Carriers and Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs)
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5696

03/02/2007

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1191CP
Issue Date: 03/02/2007
Subject: Type of Service (TOS) Corrections
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5510

02/09/2007

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1182CP
Issue Date: 02/09/2007
Subject: April Quarterly Update to 2007 Annual Update of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5502

08/24/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1322CP
Issue Date: 08/24/2007
Subject: Indian Health Service (IHS) Hospital Payment Rates for Calendar Year 2007
Impl Date: 09/04/2007
CR #: 5707

08/24/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R220PI
Issue Date: 08/24/2007
Subject: Various Medical Review Clarifications
Impl Date: 09/03/2007
CR #: 5550

08/24/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R290OTN
Issue Date: 08/24/2007
Subject: New Contractor Workload Number for Trispan Missouri Part A Data
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5650

01/05/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1147CP
Issue Date: 01/05/2007
Subject: Intracranial Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) With Stenting
Impl Date: 02/05/2007
CR #: 5432

01/05/2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R64NCD
Issue Date: 01/05/2007
Subject: Intracranial Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) with Stenting
Impl Date: 02/05/2007
CR #: 5432

N/A

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0680
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: The New HHS National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Website
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0702
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Annual Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey: Make Your Voice Heard!
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

03/09/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1199CP
Issue Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: April 2007 Non-Outpatient Prospective Payment System (Non-OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 22.2
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5523

03/09/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1200CP
Issue Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: Changes to the Laboratory National Coverage Determination (NCD) Edit Software for April 2007
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5514

03/09/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1201CP
Issue Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 13.1, Effective April 1, 2007
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5492

02/02/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1173CP
Issue Date: 02/02/2007
Subject: Timeliness Standards for Processing Other-Than-Clean Claims
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5355

01/10/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R52DEMO
Issue Date: 01/10/2007
Subject: Chiropractic Demonstration 2007 Rate Change
Impl Date: 01/02/2007
CR #: 5396

01/19/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1160CP
Issue Date: 01/19/2007
Subject: Colorectal Cancer Screening Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy Coinsurance Payment Chang
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5387

01/12/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R260OTN
Issue Date: 01/12/2007
Subject: Enhance MCS to Avoid Duplicate Payments When a Full Claim Adjustment is Performed. This CR rescinds and fully replaces CR 3878.
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5424

01/19/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1157CP
Issue Date: 01/19/2007
Subject: Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Carriers (Final Phase)
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5441

01/05/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1148CP
Issue Date: 01/05/2007
Subject: Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 Changes to Independent Laboratory Billing for the Technical Component (TC) of Physician Pathology Services
Impl Date: 02/05/2007
CR #: 5468

01/26/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1163CP
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5456

02/02/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1180CP
Issue Date: 02/02/2007
Subject: Outpatient Clinical Laboratory Tests Furnished by Hospitals With Fewer Than 50 Beds in Qualified Rural Areas
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5493

02/02/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1170CP
Issue Date: 02/02/2007
Subject: Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) for Oncology Treatment Payment Adjustment
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5470

01/26/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1168CP
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Direct Billing and Payment for Non- Physician Practitioner Services Furnished to Hospital Inpatients and Outpatients
Impl Date: 04/26/2007
CR #: 5221

01/24/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1161CP
Issue Date: 01/24/2007
Subject: Additional Changes to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
Impl Date: 02/26/2007
CR #: 5498

04/20/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R119FM
Issue Date: 04/20/2007
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 4274

N/A

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0707
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Overview of Medicare Podiatry Services
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/08/2007

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R123FM
Issue Date: 06/08/2007
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 4274

08/31/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1329CP
Issue Date: 08/31/2007
Subject: Modification to the Timeliness Requirements for Contractors Forwarding Reconsideration Requests Submitted to the Wrong Contractor
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5602

08/31/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1327CP
Issue Date: 08/31/2007
Subject: Schedule for Completing the Calendar Year (CY) 2008 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Process--(For Informational Purposes Only)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5712

03/09/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R264OTN
Issue Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) and Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5515

03/16/2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1205CP
Issue Date: 03/16/2007
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare Zip Code File - July 2007
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5524

08/31/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R130FM
Issue Date: 08/31/2007
Subject: Revisions of the CROWD Report
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5555

08/31/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1332CP
Issue Date: 08/31/2007
Subject: Transitioning the Mandatory Medigap (Claim-Based) Crossover Process to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5601

03/09/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1203CP
Issue Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: April Quarterly Update for 2007 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5537

05/18/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1242CP
Issue Date: 05/18/2007
Subject: Transitioning the Mandatory Medigap ("";Claim-Based"";) Crossover Process to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor (COBC)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5601

08/30/2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 13:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1326CP
Issue Date: 08/30/2007
Subject: October Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5714

03/16/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1204CP
Issue Date: 03/16/2007
Subject: April 2007 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective April 1, 2007, and Revisions to the January 2007 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5517

08/17/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1333CP
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Ambulance: New Remark Code for Denying Separately Billed Services
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5659

09/06/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R73NCD
Issue Date: 09/06/2007
Subject: Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
Impl Date: 09/28/2007
CR #: 5608

09/06/2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R221PI
Issue Date: 09/06/2007
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5467

09/07/2007

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R28SOMA
Issue Date: 09/07/2007
Subject: Revisions to Appendix D, Guidance to Surveyors for Portable X-ray Services
Impl Date: 09/07/2007
CR #: N/A

05/11/2007

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1240CP
Issue Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Present On Admission Indicator
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5499

09/12/2007

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R77NCD
Issue Date: 09/12/2007
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5660

09/12/2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1334CP
Issue Date: 09/12/2007
Subject: October 2007 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5710

07/13/2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1292CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Payment for Hospice Care Based on Location Where Care is Furnished
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5670

09/14/2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1335CP
Issue Date: 09/14/2007
Subject: Updating the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to Include Language "";or NPI When Required
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5708

09/18/2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R291OTN
Issue Date: 09/18/2007
Subject: Cessation of FI-to-FI Moves for Providers that are Members of Chains
Impl Date: 10/18/2007
CR #: 5720

09/21/2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R88MCM
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 13, "";Medicare Managed Care Beneficiary Grievances, Organization Determinations, and Appeals Applicable to Medicare Advantage Plans, Cost Plans, and Health Care Prepayment Plans (HCPPs),""; (collectively referred to as Medicare Health Plans).
Impl Date: 09/21/2007
CR #: N/A

05/31/2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R207PI
Issue Date: 05/31/2007
Subject: Discontinuance of the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Registry
Impl Date: 06/29/2007
CR #: 5584

09/07/2007

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R74NCD
Issue Date: 09/07/2007
Subject: Medicare Clinical Trial Policy (CTP)
Impl Date: 10/09/2007
CR #: 5719

03/30/2007

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R267OTN
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: RAC/Other Medicare Contractors Claims Mass Adjustments in FISS
Impl Date: 09/04/2007
CR #: 5494

04/06/2007

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R8SS
Issue Date: 04/06/2007
Subject: CMS Business Partners System Security Manual
Impl Date: 05/01/2007
CR #: 5500

09/21/2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1340CP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5727

09/21/2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R131FM
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Participating Physicians Report - Deletion of Requirement to Forward a Memorandum to CMS Detailing Adjustments to Form F Column 1 (PAR Prior) (from previous enrollment period).
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5697

09/21/2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1343CP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Stage 3 NPI Changes for Transaction 835 and Standard Paper Remittance Advice
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5452

09/11/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R75NCD
Issue Date: 09/11/2007
Subject: Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement (LADR)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5727

05/18/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1241CP
Issue Date: 05/18/2007
Subject: Stage 3 NPI Changes for Transaction 835 and Standard Paper Remittance Advice
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5452

09/21/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1341CP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: New Web Site for Approved Transplant Centers
Impl Date: 10/22/2007
CR #: 5724

09/21/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1342CP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: October 2007 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 8.3
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5723

09/21/2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1337CP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Revisions to 9-Digit ZIP Code List Provided in Change Request 5208
Impl Date: 10/22/2007
CR #: 5730

09/21/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1339CP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Procedures
Impl Date: 10/22/2007
CR #: 5677

03/30/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R43GI
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: Clarification in Testing Instructions for Definition of "";Local Components
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5395

03/30/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R195PI
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: General Background Information on Individual Practitioners and Certain Part B Services
Impl Date: 04/30/2007
CR #: 5503

03/30/2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1213CP
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: EDI Enrollment and Electronic Claim Record Retention
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5491

03/30/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1214CP
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: Discontinuance of ASCA Excel spreadsheet maintenance
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5509

07/13/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1295CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Laboratory and Radiology: Adjustment to Common Working File (CWF) Duplicate Claim Edit for the Technical Component (TC) of Radiology and Pathology Laboratory Services Provided to Hospital Patients
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5675

03/30/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R268OTN
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC)/Other Medicare Contractors Claims Mass Adjustments in MCS- Analysis and Design
Impl Date: 07/01/2007
CR #: 5496

03/30/2007

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R196PI
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: Medical Review of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Claims Using the MDS QC System Software
Impl Date: 04/30/2007
CR #: 5418

11/02/2007

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R299OTN
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: NCPDP Inbound Claim and COB Companion Documents Updated for NPI Reporting
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5716

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0743
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Clarification Concerning Provider Billing Procedures Related to the Transition of the Medigap claim-based Crossover Process to the Coordination of Benefits Contractor on October 1, 2007
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0742
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Revised Payment System for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) in Calendar Year (CY) 2008
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/02/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1218CP
Issue Date: 04/02/2007
Subject: Program Instructions Designating the Competitive Bidding Areas and Product Categories Included in the CY 2007 DMEPOS Competitive Bid Program
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5574

06/15/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R283OTN
Issue Date: 06/15/2007
Subject: Notifying Affected Parties Regarding Changes to the Mandatory Medigap ("";Claim-Based"";) Crossover Process
Impl Date: 07/16/2007
CR #: 5662

N/A

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0717
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Initial Supplier Registration for Competitive Bidding Program for DMEPOS is Now Open
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/15/2007

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1269CP
Issue Date: 06/15/2007
Subject: Medicare Contractor Annual Update of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5643

N/A

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0730
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Key Medicare News for 2008 for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/20/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R119FM
Issue Date: 04/20/2007
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 4274

04/20/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R25SOMA
Issue Date: 04/20/2007
Subject: New Number Series and State Codes for CMS Certification Numbers (formerly OSCAR Provider Numbers)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5490

04/20/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R271OTN
Issue Date: 04/20/2007
Subject: Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)/Other Medicare Contractors Claims Mass Adjustments in VIPS Medicare System (VMS)-Analysis and Design
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5497

04/25/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R82MCM
Issue Date: 04/25/2007
Subject: Revision to Chapter 6 Relationships with Providers
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/25/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R81MCM
Issue Date: 04/25/2007
Subject: Updates to Chapter 1, General Provisions
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R85MCM
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 18 Subpart B Section 110, Determining Deductibles and Coinsurance
Impl Date: 04/27/2007
CR #: N/A

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R120FM
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Accounts Receivable Trending Analysis Procedures
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5506

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R200PI
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Update Program Integrity Management Reporting (PIMR) System for Multi Carrier System (MCS) to Recognize New "";T""; and "";F""; Codes and to Expand the MCS Contractor Bill Type Code Table to Accommodate the New "";T""; and "";F""; Codes
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5236

04/27/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R86MCM
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 17, Subpart B, Section 220, Determining Deductibles and Coinsurance
Impl Date: 04/27/2007
CR #: N/A

10/15/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R294OTN
Issue Date: 10/15/2007
Subject: New Contractor Workload Number for Cahaba Part A Iowa Data
Impl Date: 11/01/2007
CR #: 5566

10/16/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R223PI
Issue Date: 10/16/2007
Subject: Instructions for the Implementation and Execution of the Medicare Provider Enrollment Demonstration for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) in High-Risk Areas
Impl Date: 10/19/2007
CR #: 5738

10/19/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R296OTN
Issue Date: 10/19/2007
Subject: New Numbers for All MAC Jurisdictions
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5651

10/16/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R224PI
Issue Date: 10/16/2007
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
Impl Date: 12/03/2007
CR #: 5043

05/25/2007

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1252CP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Clarification of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) No Pay Billing
Impl Date: 08/27/2007
CR #: 5583

02/23/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1187CP
Issue Date: 02/23/2007
Subject: Revisions to Incomplete or Invalid Claims Instructions Necessary to Implement the Revised Health Insurance Form CMS-1500(8/05)
Impl Date: 05/23/2007
CR #: 5391

03/19/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1208CP
Issue Date: 03/19/2007
Subject: Extension for Acceptance of Form CMS - 1500 (12-90)
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5568

10/19/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1355CP
Issue Date: 10/19/2007
Subject: National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Update on Revenue Codes and Corrected Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Spell of Illness Chart
Impl Date: 01/22/2007
CR #: 5734

05/11/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1236CP
Issue Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Bone Mass Measurements (BMMs)
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5521

05/11/2007

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R70BP
Issue Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Bone Mass Measurements (BMMs)
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5521

04/27/2007

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1228CP
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Instructions for Implementation of CMS 1536-R; Astigmatism-Correcting Intraocular Lens (A-C IOLs)
Impl Date: 05/29/2007
CR #: 5527

05/11/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1239CP
Issue Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Enhancements to Claims Processing Requirements for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs and Biologicals for the October 2007 Release
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5579

10/26/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R297OTN
Issue Date: 10/26/2007
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS), Multi-Carrier System (MCS) and Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5773

10/26/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1359CP
Issue Date: 10/26/2007
Subject: Maintenance and Update of the Temporary Hook Created to Hold OPPS Claims that Include Certain Drug HCPCS Codes
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5762

10/26/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1358CP
Issue Date: 10/26/2007
Subject: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB) 2008 File
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5774

10/19/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R23P21
Issue Date: 10/19/2007
Subject: Provider Cost Reporting Forms and Instructions, Chapter 1, General
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1354CP
Issue Date: 10/18/2007
Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes
Impl Date: 10/18/2007
CR #: 5748

05/01/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R275OTN
Issue Date: 05/01/2007
Subject: New Contractor Workload Number for Cahaba Part A Iowa Data
Impl Date: 11/01/2007
CR #: 5566

05/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R121FM
Issue Date: 05/02/2007
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 4274

05/11/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R201PI
Issue Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Revise the Fiscal Intermediary Shared System (FISS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
Impl Date: 12/03/2007
CR #: 5043

05/04/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R432PR1
Issue Date: 05/04/2007
Subject: Inflation factors to update previous years reasonable compensation ranges.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

05/11/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1237CP
Issue Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files - October 2007
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5575

04/27/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R53DEMO
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Method of Payment for Extended Stay Services under the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic Demonstration, Authorized by Section 434 of the Medicare Modernization Act
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5454

04/06/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R197PI
Issue Date: 04/06/2007
Subject: Revise the VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Medicare Contractor System (MCS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5044

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R298OTN
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Update Multi-Carrier System (MCS) to Deactivate Billing Numbers for Non-Frequent Billers (Note, this instruction supersedes CR 5296 dated 9/29/2006)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5676

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1360CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Modifications to the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Common Working File (CWF) Logic
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5766

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R301OTN
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Automate Adjustments to Home Health Agency (HHA) and Managed Care (MC) Common Working File (CWF) Informational Unsolicited Responses (IURs)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5782

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R300OTN
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Changes for Implementation of Stage 3 of National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5590

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R89MCM
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Chapter 8, Payment to Medicare Advantage Organizations
Impl Date: 11/02/2007
CR #: N/A

10/19/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1356CP
Issue Date: 10/19/2007
Subject: Calendar Year (CY) 2008 Participation Enrollment and Medicare Participating Physicians and Suppliers Directory (MEDPARD) Procedures
Impl Date: 11/09/2007
CR #: 5732

11/02/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1370CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: 2008 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Annual Update
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5775

03/09/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1193CP
Issue Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: Use of 9-Digit ZIP codes for Determining the Correct Payment Locality for Services Paid Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Anesthesia Services
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5208

05/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R202PI
Issue Date: 05/18/2007
Subject: Medical Review Re-openings
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5246

05/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1244CP
Issue Date: 05/18/2007
Subject: New Waived Tests
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5600

05/18/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R13P232
Issue Date: 05/18/2007
Subject: To reflect further clarification to existing instructions and incorporates
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R203PI
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Strategy Analysis Report (SAR)
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5519

05/22/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1246CP
Issue Date: 05/22/2007
Subject: Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in Competitive Bidding Areas
Impl Date: 04/01/2008
CR #: 5551

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1249CP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Update to Publication 100-4, Chapters 1 & 15 for ZIP5 and ZIP9 Medicare ZIP Code Files.
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5578

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R279OTN
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Continuation of Legacy Number Reporting on Outbound Claims for COBA Process
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5549

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R122FM
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: CMS Reporting Requirements With the Exception of MSP for Unsolicited/Voluntary Refunds
Impl Date: 06/25/2007
CR #: 5570

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R44GI
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Fee-for-Service Contractor Transition Handbooks
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5446

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R204PI
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program Changes
Impl Date: 06/25/2007
CR #: 4120

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R280OTN
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Adding Three CMS Specialty Codes for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)
Impl Date: 01/02/2008
CR #: 5576

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R72BP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5433

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R278OTN
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs Medicare-equivalent Remittance Advice (MRA) Project: Continued Use of Part A Legacy Provider Numbers After National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) Are Fully Implemented
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5615

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1254CP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Update to Chapter 25
Impl Date: 06/11/2007
CR #: 5593

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R281OTN
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Revision on the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Printing Cycle
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5588

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1255CP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5433

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R282OTN
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Common Working File Informational Unsolicited Response--Analysis Only
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5611

05/25/2007

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:30:00 EST

11/16/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1376CP
Issue Date: 11/16/2007
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for April 2008
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5736

11/16/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R433PR1
Issue Date: 11/16/2007
Subject: This transmittal updates Chapter 1
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/01/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R208PI
Issue Date: 06/01/2007
Subject: Expand PSC Data Transfer Files to Include a National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5393

08/17/2007

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R27SOMA
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Revisions to Appendix PP Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities
Impl Date: 08/06/2007
CR #: N/A

07/20/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1307CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Modification to the National Monitoring Policy for Erythropoietic Stimulating Agents (ESAs) for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients Treated in Renal Dialysis Facilities
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5700

06/29/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1274CP
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Appeals of Claims Decisions: Appointment of Representatives; Fraud and Abuse; Guidelines for Writing Appeals Correspondence; Disclosure of Information.
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5460

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0728
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Reasons for Provider Notification of Medicare Claims Disputed/Rejected by Supplemental Payers/Insurers
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0733
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: The 2007 Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Shows Positive Results for Medicare's Fee-for-Service Contractors
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

07/23/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1314CP
Issue Date: 07/23/2007
Subject: Claim Status Category Code and Claim Status Code Update
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5687

07/20/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1311CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Capturing Medicare Advantage (MA) Beneficiary Days in the Medicare/Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Fraction for Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Data
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5647

07/23/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1313CP
Issue Date: 07/23/2007
Subject: Response to Competitive Acquisition for Part B Drugs and Biologicals (CAP) Claims When the Common Working File (CWF) 69XD Error Code is Received
Impl Date: 08/23/2007
CR #: 5658

06/29/2007

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R73BP
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Coverage Requirements for Therapy Services Provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5532

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0727
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Reimbursement for Vaccines and Vaccine Administration Under Medicare Part D
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0729
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Important Guidance on the New CMS-1500 and UB-04 Forms
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1364CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Informational Unsolicited Responses for RDF Claims Overlapping Inpatient Hospital Stays
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5768

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1369CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Crossover of Assignment of Benefits Indicator (CLM08) From Paper Claim Input
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5780

05/18/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R277OTN
Issue Date: 05/18/2007
Subject: Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Coding & Reporting Principles
Impl Date: 05/18/2007
CR #: 5640

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R302OTN
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Rejection of X12 276 Claim Status Requests That Lack National Provider Identifiers (NPIs)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5726

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R226PI
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Items and Services Having Special DME Review Considerations
Impl Date: 04/01/2008
CR #: 5765

05/18/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1243CP
Issue Date: 05/18/2007
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 13.2, Effective July 1, 2007.
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5604

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R54DEMO
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Revisions to Change Request (CR) 4294 - Low Vision Rehabilitation Demonstration
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5756

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1361CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: New Patient Status Discharge Code 70 to Define Discharges or Transfers to Other Types of Health Care Institutions not Defined Elsewhere in the UB-04 (CMS-1450) Manual Code List
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5764

08/29/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R77BP
Issue Date: 08/29/2007
Subject: Testing and Implementation of 2008 Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Changes
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5680

11/02/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1362CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Correction to Calculation of Coinsurance for Indian Health Service Critical Access Hospitals (IHS CAHs)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5769

08/29/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1325CP
Issue Date: 08/29/2007
Subject: Testing and Implementation of 2008 Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Changes
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5680

01/19/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:26:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1158CP
Issue Date: 01/19/2007
Subject: Guidelines for Payment of Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5433

N/A

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0747
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services - Provider Community (IACS-PC): THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0753
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services - Provider Community (IACS-PC): THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THE IACS
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1380CP
Issue Date: 11/23/2007
Subject: Modification to Update the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Messages and the MSN Customer Service Information Box
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5799

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R229PI
Issue Date: 11/23/2007
Subject: Medical Review Strategy and Strategy Analysis Report
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5760

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1381CP
Issue Date: 11/23/2007
Subject: File Descriptions for Retrieving the 2008 Pricing and HCPCS Data Files through CMS Mainframe Telecommunications System
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5814

03/30/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1215CP
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: Revisions to Form CMS-1500 Submission Requirements
Impl Date: 04/30/2007
CR #: 5489

11/23/2007

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R303OTN
Issue Date: 11/23/2007
Subject: Addition of Data Elements to the Common Working File Database Extract into the Next Generation Desktop Data Repository
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5709

11/09/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1375CP
Issue Date: 11/09/2007
Subject: Ambulance Inflation Factor for CY 2008
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5801

06/01/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1260CP
Issue Date: 06/01/2007
Subject: July 2007 Quarterly Update to the HCPCS Codes for Albuterol, Levalbuterol, and Reclast
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5645

04/20/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:10:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1224CP
Issue Date: 04/20/2007
Subject: Home Health Agencies (HHAs) Providing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) in Competitive Bidding Areas
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5551

11/02/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1371CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Validation of Non-Routine Supply Reporting on Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Claims
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5776

11/23/2007

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1377CP
Issue Date: 11/23/2007
Subject: 2008 Annual Update to the Therapy Code List
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5810

07/20/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1304CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Reporting of Additional Data to Describe Services on Hospice Claims
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5567

03/02/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1192CP
Issue Date: 03/02/2007
Subject: Payment and Billing for Islet Isolation Add-On in National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Trial
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5505

06/08/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R123FM
Issue Date: 06/08/2007
Subject: Contractor CROWD Form 5 Completion Changes
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 4274

04/13/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R118FM
Issue Date: 04/13/2007
Subject: Recurring Update Notification for the Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 3rd Qtr. FY 2007
Impl Date: 04/20/2007
CR #: 5299

05/01/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R17P236
Issue Date: 05/01/2007
Subject: Changes to the electronic reporting specifications are effective for cost reporting periods ending on or after December 31, 2006.
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/08/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1262CP
Issue Date: 06/08/2007
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Crosswalk Status Review
Impl Date: 06/22/2007
CR #: 5649

11/26/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1383CP
Issue Date: 11/26/2007
Subject: Adjustment to Payment under Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for Partial Device Credit
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5668

11/30/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R304OTN
Issue Date: 11/30/2007
Subject: Medicare Exclusion Database (MED) Addition of National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5750

11/30/2007

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1385CP
Issue Date: 11/30/2007
Subject: Shared System Participation in Claim Adjustment Reason Code and Remittance Advice Remark Code Maintenance
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5806

06/29/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1280CP
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Update to the Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index and the Hospice Pricer for FY 2008
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5685

07/13/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1289CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Additional Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB)
Impl Date: 01/02/2008
CR #: 5624

07/13/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1290CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Clarification of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Billing Requirements for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5653

07/13/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1285CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Renal Dialysis Facility Line Item Billing Requirement for Epoetin Alfa (EPO) Submitted on End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Claims
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5545

06/29/2007

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1278CP
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Update to Pub. 100-04, Chapter 18, Section 10 for Part B influenza Billing
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5511

05/25/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1253CP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Quarterly Update to Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), Version 1.2, Effective July 1, 2007
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5603

06/01/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1259CP
Issue Date: 06/01/2007
Subject: July 2007 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5623

11/02/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1366CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Update to Place of Service (POS) Code Set: New Code for Temporary Lodging
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5777

06/08/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1264CP
Issue Date: 06/08/2007
Subject: July 2007 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 8.2
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5617

11/02/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R227PI
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Update to Requirement to Submit National Provider Identifier (NPI) Notification
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5795

11/07/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1374CP
Issue Date: 11/07/2007
Subject: Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) PPS, and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) PPS Changes
Impl Date: 10/18/2007
CR #: 5748

N/A

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0732
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Adjustment to Payment Under Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System for Partial Device Credit
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

11/02/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1368CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Reporting an NPI and the 'EY' Modifier on Claims for DMEPOS Items Dispensed Without a Physician's Order to Obtain a Medicare Denial for Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5771

06/29/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R74BP
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Medicare Telehealth Services
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5628

06/08/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1263CP
Issue Date: 06/08/2007
Subject: July Quarterly Update for 2007 Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Fee Schedule
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5641

06/15/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1266CP
Issue Date: 06/15/2007
Subject: October Quarterly Update to 2007 Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Enforcement
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5636

11/30/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1384CP
Issue Date: 11/30/2007
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5800

11/30/2007

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1386CP
Issue Date: 11/30/2007
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 14.0, Effective January 1, 2008
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5824

06/15/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1270CP
Issue Date: 06/15/2007
Subject: July 2007 Quarterly Average Sales Price (ASP) Medicare Part B Drug Pricing File, Effective July 1, 2007, and Revisions to the January 2007 and April 2007 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5646

12/07/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1389CP
Issue Date: 12/07/2007
Subject: Implementation of Changes in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Payment for Calendar Year 2008
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5827

N/A

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0751
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Clarification on the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Enumerator's Responsibilities
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

03/30/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1216CP
Issue Date: 03/30/2007
Subject: Provider Education for Handling NPI Issues Related to Deceased Providers
Impl Date: 04/30/2007
CR #: 5508

N/A

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0724
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Medicare Payments for Ambulance Transports
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/27/2007

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1229CP
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Modification to the Model Medicare Redetermination Notice (for partly or fully unfavorable redeterminations) and the ALJ Filing Locations Where the Place of Service Was in Delaware, Kentucky, Puerto Rico, Virginia, &/or the US Virgin Islands.
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5554

10/26/2007

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R225PI
Issue Date: 10/26/2007
Subject: How to Handle the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ordering/Referring and Attending/Operating/Other/Service Facility for Medicare Claims
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5674

06/08/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:12:00 EST

Transmittal #: R87MCM
Issue Date: 06/08/2007
Subject: Update of Chapter 4, Benefits and Beneficiary Protections.
Impl Date: 06/08/2007
CR #: N/A

06/12/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R209PI
Issue Date: 06/12/2007
Subject: Revise the VIPS Medicare System (VMS) and Medicare Contractor System (MCS) to Expand Files to Include a National Provider Identifier for Each Legacy Provider Identifier
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5044

12/28/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1403CP
Issue Date: 12/28/2007
Subject: January 2008 Integrated Outpatient Code Editor (I/OCE) Specifications Version 9.0
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5865

06/22/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R211PI
Issue Date: 06/22/2007
Subject: Medicare Benefit Vulnerability Reporting
Impl Date: 07/23/2007
CR #: 5581

06/12/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1265CP
Issue Date: 06/12/2007
Subject: Quarterly Update to Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), Version 1.2, Effective July 1, 2007
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5603

06/15/2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R210PI
Issue Date: 06/15/2007
Subject: High Risk Areas
Impl Date: 07/16/2007
CR #: 5626

07/06/2007

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1283CP
Issue Date: 07/06/2007
Subject: National Provider Identifier (NPI) Required to Enroll in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Update of Telecommunication and Transmission Protocols for EDI and Deletion of Obsolete Reference to Medicaid Subrogation Claims
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5637

N/A

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0752
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Medicare Provides Coverage for Many Preventive Services and Screenings
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/19/2007

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R79BP
Issue Date: 10/19/2007
Subject: Requirements for Ordering and Following Orders for Diagnostic Tests
Impl Date: 11/19/2007
CR #: 5743

01/26/2007

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1166CP
Issue Date: 01/26/2007
Subject: Correction to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Pricer
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5455

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0754
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Individuals Authorized Access to CMS Computer Services - Provider Community (IACS-PC): THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THE IACS-PC
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0711
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Reminder - Medicare Now Provides Coverage for Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries of a One-Time Ultrasound Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) When Referred for this Screening as a Result of the Initial Preventive Physical Examination ("";Welcome to Medicare""; Physical Exam)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0734
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Limitation on Charges for Services Furnished by Medicare Participating Hospitals to Individuals Eligible for Care through Indian Health Service (IHS) Programs
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0737
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Notification of the 2008 Physician Election Period for the Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0738
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: An Overview of Medicare Covered Diabetes Supplies and Services
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0744
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: IMPORTANT NPI AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIANS AND NON - PHYSICIAN PRACTITIONERS
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0745
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Special "";Skilled Nursing Facility""; (SNF) Definition Used in Determining Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage, and in Ending a Benefit Period or "";Spell of Illness"";
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0746
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Coding for Polypectomy Performed During Screening Colonoscopy or Flexible Sigmoidoscsopy
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0748
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: 2007 - 2008 Influenza (Flu) Season Resources for Health Care Professionals
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0749
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Addressing Misinformation Regarding Chiropractic Services and Medicare
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0750
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Seeks Provider Input on Satisfaction with Medicare Fee-for-Service Contractor Services
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

05/29/2007

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1258CP
Issue Date: 05/29/2007
Subject: July Update to the 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5614

01/19/2007

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R261OTN
Issue Date: 01/19/2007
Subject: Institutional Value Code Changes
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5411

N/A

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0714
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

12/14/2007

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R230PI
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Update to Chapter 10
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5802

12/14/2007

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:24:00 EST

Transmittal #: R305OTN
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: New Contractor Numbers for the states of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri in Jurisdiction 5 A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Workload
Impl Date: 12/01/2007
CR #: 5809

12/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R78NCD
Issue Date: 12/05/2007
Subject: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5834

12/14/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1396CP
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: The Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Medicare Beneficiary Data for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 for Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Hospitals, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), and Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs)
Impl Date: 01/04/2008
CR #: 5846

12/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:47:00 EST

Transmittal #: R50GI
Issue Date: 12/21/2007
Subject: Revision to Certification for Hospital Services Covered by the Supplementary Medical Insurance Program as it Pertains to Ambulance Services
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5833

12/14/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R49GI
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for 2008
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5830

12/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R79NCD
Issue Date: 12/21/2007
Subject: Nebulized Beta Adrenergic Agonist Therapy for Lung Diseases
Impl Date: 01/22/2008
CR #: 5820

12/20/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1400CP
Issue Date: 12/20/2007
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule and Laboratory Services Subject to Reasonable Charge Payment
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5813

12/07/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1388CP
Issue Date: 12/07/2007
Subject: Fee Schedule Update for 2008 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5803

12/19/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1399CP
Issue Date: 12/19/2007
Subject: Handling Personally Identifiable Information on the Medicare Summary Notice
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5770

12/14/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1393CP
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Changes are being made to the Form CMS-1500 submission requirements related to boxes 32a and 32b
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5749

12/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1402CP
Issue Date: 12/21/2007
Subject: VMS Modification Analysis to Implement the Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) System
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5755

10/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1348CP
Issue Date: 10/05/2007
Subject: Billing Instructions for the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Case Mix Refinement
Impl Date: 11/05/2007
CR #: 5746

10/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1350CP
Issue Date: 10/05/2007
Subject: Correction to CR 5635 Revised HCPCS Codes Relating to Immune Globulin
Impl Date: 11/05/2007
CR #: 5741

09/28/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1344CP
Issue Date: 09/28/2007
Subject: Reasonable Charge Update for 2008 for Splints, Casts, Dialysis Supplies, Dialysis Equipment, and Certain Intraocular Lenses
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5740

11/02/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1365CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Additional Common Working File (CWF) Editing for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) - Part II
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5757

10/05/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1349CP
Issue Date: 10/05/2007
Subject: Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Final Implementation
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: 5728

09/28/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1347CP
Issue Date: 09/28/2007
Subject: MSN Message: Revised 38.13
Impl Date: 10/29/2007
CR #: 5722

09/21/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:52:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1338CP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Medicare Payment for Preadministration-Related Services Associated with IVIG Administration-Payment Extended through CY 2008
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5713

09/28/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:01:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1346CP
Issue Date: 09/28/2007
Subject: New Waived Tests
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5715

08/24/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:51:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1323CP
Issue Date: 08/24/2007
Subject: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Annual Update: Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Changes for FY 2008
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5694

08/24/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1321CP
Issue Date: 08/24/2007
Subject: Sunset of the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5711

08/17/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:57:00 EST

Transmittal #: R47GI
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Revision to Certification for Hospital Services Covered by the Supplementary Medical Insurance Program as it Pertains to Ambulance Services.
Impl Date: 09/17/2007
CR #: 5684

08/31/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1328CP
Issue Date: 08/31/2007
Subject: Delete References to Reporting of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) on or after May 23, 2007, and Revise References to a 'When Required' Date.
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5678

08/10/2007

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1315CP
Issue Date: 08/10/2007
Subject: Clarification of Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Billing Requirements Issued in CR 3811
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5667

05/25/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:11:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1251CP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Clarification fo the National Provider Identifier(NPI) Reporting Requirements for Ambulance Service Claims
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5564

04/13/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R198PI
Issue Date: 04/13/2007
Subject: New DMEPOS Certificates of Medical Necessity (CMNs) and DME Information Forms (DIFS) for Claims Processing.
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5571

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1316CP
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Anesthesia Services Furnished by the Same Physician Providing the Medical and Surgical Service
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5618

08/27/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:18:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1324CP
Issue Date: 08/27/2007
Subject: Anesthesia Services Furnished by the Same Physician Providing the Medical and Surgical Service
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5618

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:19:00 EST

Transmittal #: R75BP
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Services and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Services
Impl Date: 11/19/2007
CR #: 5639

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:20:00 EST

Transmittal #: R219PI
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Services and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Service
Impl Date: 11/19/2007
CR #: 5639

06/29/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:22:00 EST

Transmittal #: R71NCD
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5660

08/17/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:25:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1318CP
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Ambulance: New Remark Code for Denying Separately Billed Services
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5659

05/25/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1250CP
Issue Date: 05/25/2007
Subject: Implementation of the Carrier Jurisictional Pricing Rules for All Purchased Diagnostic Service Claims
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5543

05/04/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R69BP
Issue Date: 05/04/2007
Subject: Change to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) Discharge Bill
Impl Date: 12/03/2007
CR #: 5474

05/04/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:29:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1231CP
Issue Date: 05/04/2007
Subject: The Use of Benefit's Exhaust (BE) Day as the Day of Discharge for Payment Purposes for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) and Clarification of Discharge for Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCH) and the Allowance of No-Pay Benefits Exhaust Bills (TOB 110)
Impl Date: 12/03/2007
CR #: 5474

03/16/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:31:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1206CP
Issue Date: 03/16/2007
Subject: Extracorporeal Photopheresis
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5464

04/18/2004

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:32:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1221CP
Issue Date: 04/18/2004
Subject: Common Working File (CWF) Duplicate Claim Edit for the Technical Component (TC) of Radiology and Pathology Laboratory Services Provided to Hospital Patients
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5347

01/11/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1151CP
Issue Date: 01/11/2007
Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing (CB) Common Working File (CWF) Edit Bypass Instructons for Hospital Emergency Room Services Spanning Multiple Service Dates
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5389

01/05/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1149CP
Issue Date: 01/05/2007
Subject: Revision of Chapter 31 Eligibility Rules of Behavior
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5431

12/14/2007

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:50:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1391CP
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Annual Update of HCPCS Codes Used for Home Health Consolidated Billing Enforcement
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5829

N/A

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0723
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Important Notice Regarding Vaccine Administrations in 2008
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

04/27/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1234CP
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Update of HCPCS Codes for Hemophilia Clotting Factors
Impl Date: 10/02/2007
CR #: 5466

12/07/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:13:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1387CP
Issue Date: 12/07/2007
Subject: Mammography: Change Certification-Based Action from Return to Provider (RTP)/Return as Unprocessable to Reject/Denial
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5577

12/18/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1397CP
Issue Date: 12/18/2007
Subject: Reporting of Additional Data to Describe Services on Hospice Claims
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5567

11/02/2007

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1372CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Reporting of Additional Data to Describe Services on Hospice Claims
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5567

06/29/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R213PI
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Various Benefit Integrity Revisions
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5630

07/13/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:37:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1288CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Update to the Place of Service (POS) Code Set to Add a Code for Prison/Correctional Facility - VMS Only
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5331

06/29/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R19COM
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: IOM Pub 100-09, Chapters 3, Provider Inquiries and Chapter 6 - Provider Customer Service Program Updates
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5597

07/13/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R20COM
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: IOM Pub. 100-09, Chapters 3- Provider Inquiries and Chapter6- Provider Customer Service Program Updates
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5597

07/09/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:43:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1284CP
Issue Date: 07/09/2007
Subject: Chapter 24 Update and EFT Format Standardization
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5586

07/18/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1296CP
Issue Date: 07/18/2007
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5569

04/27/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1232CP
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Modifications to the National Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) Crossover Process
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5563

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:14:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1306CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer Update for FY 2008
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5688

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R46GI
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Implement New Contractor ID for Single Testing Contractor (STC)
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5648

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1303CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Modification of Part B Flat File for Electronic Remittance Advice Transaction 835
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5695

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:48:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1301CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Revised Information on PET Scan Coding
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5665

07/20/2007

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:49:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1300CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes (HPTC) Update October 2007
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5673

12/19/2007

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1398CP
Issue Date: 12/19/2007
Subject: Annual Type of Service (TOS) Update
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5838

04/27/2007

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R272OTN
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Medicare Claims System (MCS) Provider File Extract to the Railroad Retirement Board
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5540

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:39:00 EST

Transmittal #: R212PI
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Administrative Appeals for Provider Enrollment
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5467

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R286OTN
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Adding a CMS Specialty Code for Suppliers of Oxygen and/or Oxygen Related Equipment
Impl Date: 01/02/2008
CR #: 5563

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R214PI
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Clarification of Provider Enrollment Revocations
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5504

06/22/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R284OTN
Issue Date: 06/22/2007
Subject: Limiting Numbers of Letters Automatically Generated For Claims Suspended When There is No One-to-One Match of National Provider Identifier (NPI) to Legacy Provider Number
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5621

06/22/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:42:00 EST

Transmittal #: R285OTN
Issue Date: 06/22/2007
Subject: Implement Changes to the VMS DME Standard System to include SAFE Audit Records
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5565

08/20/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1320CP
Issue Date: 08/20/2007
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5698

12/21/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:44:00 EST

Transmittal #: R434PR1
Issue Date: 12/21/2007
Subject: Provider Reimbursement Manual - Part 1
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

N/A

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:45:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0726
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Clarification About the Medical Privacy of Protected Health Information
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

08/31/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:46:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1330CP
Issue Date: 08/31/2007
Subject: Quarterly Update to Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits, Version 13.3, Effective October 1, 2007
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5703

12/21/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R307OTN
Issue Date: 12/21/2007
Subject: National Provider Identifier Accounts Receivable Netting Process
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5654

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:02:00 EST

Transmittal #: R48GI
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Include NPI for the MBD/NGD extracts from CWF for Hospice and Home Health Episodes
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5812

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1395CP
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Updated National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Codes and Other Internet Only Manual Chapter 25 Revisions
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5850

06/29/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:03:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1276CP
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Waiving Medicare Fee-for-Service Appeals Requirements
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5322

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1392CP
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: New Medicare Summary Notice )MSN) General Information Section Message Regarding Medicare Records for New Retirees, and Modification to Update the MSN Messages
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5841

12/14/2007

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R30SOMA
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: Revisions, deletions, and changes to the SOM Exhibits
Impl Date: 12/14/2007
CR #: N/A

10/26/2007

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:16:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1357CP
Issue Date: 10/26/2007
Subject: Payment: Allowances for the Influenza Virus Vaccine and the Pneumococcal Vaccine When Payment is Based on 95 Percent of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP)
Impl Date: 11/26/2007
CR #: 5744

12/14/2007

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:40:00 EST

Transmittal #: R8ESRD
Issue Date: 12/14/2007
Subject: ESRD Network Organizations: Background and Responsibilities
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5844

12/28/2007

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:53:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1404CP
Issue Date: 12/28/2007
Subject: 2008 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5698

06/29/2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:23:00 EST

Transmittal #: R124FM
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Treasury Collections on Non-Medicare Secondary Payer (Non-MSP) Debts
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5631

10/12/2007

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:27:00 EST

Transmittal #: R133FM
Issue Date: 10/12/2007
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 1st Notification for FY 2008
Impl Date: 10/19/2007
CR #: 5754

N/A

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0709
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Reminder - Medicare Provides Coverage of Prostate Cancer Screening for Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

06/29/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1277CP
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Medicare Telehealth Services
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5628

05/11/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:28:00 EST

Transmittal #: R69NCD
Issue Date: 05/11/2007
Subject: Bone Mass Measurements (BMMs)
Impl Date: 07/02/2007
CR #: 5521

09/14/2007

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1336CP
Issue Date: 09/14/2007
Subject: October 2007 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS): Summary of Payment Policy Changes
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5718

04/27/2007

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:21:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1233CP
Issue Date: 04/27/2007
Subject: Clarification of Bariatric Surgery Billing Requirements Issued in CR 5013
Impl Date: 05/29/2007
CR #: 5477

07/13/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1294CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Revision of the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) to Forward Payment Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) to the Common Working File (CWF)
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5599

07/13/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

Transmittal #: R129FM
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments - 4th Qtr. FY 2007.
Impl Date: 07/20/2007
CR #: 5300

04/20/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1226CP
Issue Date: 04/20/2007
Subject: Medicare Program, Correction of Hospice Cap for FYs 2003 and 2004
Impl Date: 07/31/2007
CR #: 5596

04/25/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R83MCM
Issue Date: 04/25/2007
Subject: Chapter 11, Medicare Advantage Application Procedures and Contract Requirements
Impl Date: 04/25/2007
CR #: N/A

04/25/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:36:00 EST

Transmittal #: R84MCM
Issue Date: 04/25/2007
Subject: Revisions to Chapter 12-Effect of Change of Ownership
Impl Date: 04/25/2007
CR #: N/A

12/21/2007

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1401CP
Issue Date: 12/21/2007
Subject: Medicare Shared Systems Modifications Necessary to Accept and Crossover to Medicaid National Drug Codes (NDC) And Corresponding Quantities Submitted on Form CMS11500 Paper Claims
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5835

09/14/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:38:00 EST

Transmittal #: R222PI
Issue Date: 09/14/2007
Subject: Discontinuance of the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) Registry
Impl Date: 06/29/2007
CR #: 5584

10/15/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1352CP
Issue Date: 10/15/2007
Subject: Billing Instructions Regarding Payment for Hospice Care Based on Location Where Care is Furnished
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5745

08/17/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:58:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1319CP
Issue Date: 08/17/2007
Subject: Date of Service for Laboratory Specimens
Impl Date: 01/01/2008
CR #: 5573

08/28/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R72NCD
Issue Date: 08/28/2007
Subject: Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
Impl Date: 09/28/2007
CR #: 5608

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST

Transmittal #: R217PI
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Provider Enrollment Fraud Detection Program for High Risk Areas
Impl Date: 08/13/2007
CR #: 5633

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1287CP
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files- January 2008
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5657

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R45GI
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Cancellation of Data File Extract in CR 3801
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5620

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R287OTN
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: FISS Recoupment and Claims Adjustment Process Changes- Limitation of Recoupment- Analysis and Design
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5605

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R126FM
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Manual Revision Re: MSN Workload Reporting
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5642

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R127FM
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Instructions for Documenting Scoping Decision of Providers Internal Controls Revisions to Continuing Education and Training and Revision Regarding Time Frame for Settling Cost Reports
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5661

06/29/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R125FM
Issue Date: 06/29/2007
Subject: Instructions for Completion of the Contractors Monthly Bank Reconciliation Worksheet
Impl Date: 07/30/2007
CR #: 5592

07/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:00 EST

Transmittal #: R216PI
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Implementation of New Compliance Standards for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs)
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5672

12/13/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1390CP
Issue Date: 12/13/2007
Subject: Part B Drug Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) Quarterly Drug Updates and Annual Price Updates
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5839

03/09/2007

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1198CP
Issue Date: 03/09/2007
Subject: April 2007 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Specifications Version 8.1
Impl Date: 04/02/2007
CR #: 5522

07/13/2007

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R128FM
Issue Date: 07/13/2007
Subject: Revisions to Instructions On Chapter 1-Budget Preparation-Intermediaries and Carriers and Chapter 2-Budget Execution of the Medicare Financial Management (Pub.100-06)
Impl Date: 08/13/2007
CR #: 5682

05/01/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R276OTN
Issue Date: 05/01/2007
Subject: New Contractor Number for Jurisdiction 3 Arizona Part A Workload
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5589

07/20/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1312CP
Issue Date: 07/20/2007
Subject: Timeliness Standards for Processing Other-Than-Clean Claims
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5513

09/14/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1335CP
Issue Date: 09/14/2007
Subject: Updating the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to Include Language "";or NPI When Required"";
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5708

10/12/2007

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:17:00 EST

Transmittal #: R29SOMA
Issue Date: 10/12/2007
Subject: New Number Series and State Codes for CMS Certification Numbers (formerly OSCAR Provider Numbers
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5490

10/05/2007

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST

Transmittal #: R132FM
Issue Date: 10/05/2007
Subject: Chapter 7, Internal Control Requirement Update
Impl Date: 11/05/2007
CR #: 5701

10/05/2007

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:35:00 EST

Transmittal #: R293OTN
Issue Date: 10/05/2007
Subject: Instructions for Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) and Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) Change
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5705

11/02/2007

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1363CP
Issue Date: 11/02/2007
Subject: Analysis and Design Only - Processing All Diagnosis Codes Reported on Claims Submitted to Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs)
Impl Date: 04/07/2008
CR #: 5030

N/A

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0736
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Required Use of Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads for Outpatient Drugs Prescribed to Medicaid Recipients on or After October 1, 2007
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

09/28/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:56:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1345CP
Issue Date: 09/28/2007
Subject: Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC) and Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) Update
Impl Date: 10/01/2007
CR #: 5721

N/A

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EST

Transmittal #: SE0713
Issue Date: N/A
Subject: Accreditation Information for Suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
Impl Date: N/A
CR #: N/A

10/05/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1351CP
Issue Date: 10/05/2007
Subject: Correction to CR5645 -July 2007 Quarterly Update to the HCPCS Codes for Albuterol, Levalbuterol, and Reclast
Impl Date: 11/05/2007
CR #: 5735

12/14/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:04:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1394CP
Issue Date: 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
Impl Date: 03/17/2008
CR #: 5840

09/12/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R76NCD
Issue Date: 09/12/2007
Subject: Ultrasound Diagnostic Procedures
Impl Date: 09/28/2007
CR #: 5608

10/15/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:00 EST

Transmittal #: R295OTN
Issue Date: 10/15/2007
Subject: Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors (DME MACs) - Discontinuance/Cancellation of the Use of a WL Modifier on Claims for the DeWall Posture Protector Orthotic Body Jacket HCPCS Code (L0430)
Impl Date: 11/16/2007
CR #: 5758

07/06/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1281CP
Issue Date: 07/06/2007
Subject: Clarification on Billing for Oral Three Drug Combination Anti-Emetic (Aprepitant)
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5655

09/21/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:00 EST

Transmittal #: R78BP
Issue Date: 09/21/2007
Subject: Unlabeled Use for Anti-Cancer Drugs: Medical Literature Used to Determine Medically Accepted Indications for Drugs and Biologicals Used in Anti-Cancer Treatment
Impl Date: 10/22/2007
CR #: 5729

10/15/2007

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:00 EST

Transmittal #: R1353CP
Issue Date: 10/15/2007
Subject: Application of ASCA Enforcement Review Decisions Made by Other Medicare Contractors to the Same Providers When Selected for ASCA Review by the Railroad Medicare Carrier, Elimination of References to Claim Status and COB Medicare HIPAA Contingency Plans and Changes to Reflect Transfer of Responsibility for Medigap Claims to the COBC Contractor
Impl Date: 01/07/2008
CR #: 5606