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Modified: 12/30/1998
Because of the many changes to the HCPCS coding structure, we strongly encourage providers to purchase the 1999 CPT Level I book and/or the 1999 HCPCS Level II coding book.
Modified: 12/10/1998
Prior to enactment to the BBA of 1997, Medicare benefits were secondary to benefits payable under a GHP in certain cases.
Modified: 12/8/1998
The National Uniform Billing Committee has revised the UB-92, Form Locator 22, Patient Status, to modify the structure of four...
Modified: 12/7/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to publish the final Local Medical Review Policies (LMRPs): A53850, A64573, A70450, A70541, A70551, A76092, A78460, A82784, A83970...
Modified: 11/10/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate, to Medicare Part A customers, a comprehensive list of information.
Modified: 11/2/1998
This edition contains the 1999 ICD-9-CM changes that will affect final LMRPs.
Modified: 9/29/1998
Please remember to promote influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations, both Medicare Part B covered preventive health care benefits.
Modified: 9/18/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to publish final LMRPs AA4644, AG0030, AJ9999, A71020, A84484, A95900, A97003, A97010, A97110.
Modified: 8/24/1998
It is our desire to improve the intermediary and provider communication process by publishing a bulletin on the top questions and...
Modified: 8/18/1998
This edition includes final local medical review policies (LMRPs) A52282, A99183, ARSFNFR and AJ3490.
Modified: 7/29/1998
ESRD Medicare Bulletin E-34, dated March 31,1998, notified providers of instructions from the HCFA regarding processing and...
Modified: 7/28/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate, to all Medicare participating providers, the HCFA’s revised billing requirements for...
Modified: 7/22/1998
Section 4106 of the BBA of 1997 standardizes Medicare coverage of medically necessary bone mass measurements by providing for uniform coverage under Medicare Part B.
Modified: 6/23/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to change information shared with the SNF provider community via SNF Medicare Bulletin S-19, dated 06/12/98, which addressed consolidated billing for SNFs.
Modified: 6/17/1998
This bulletin advises providers and suppliers of the decision that HCFA has made regarding implementation of this interlocutory order.
Modified: 6/16/1998
Attention Part A providers, you can now obtain important reports, relating specifically to your facility, electronically via the Medicare B-Line BBS.
Modified: 6/12/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to formally publish instructions to SNFs on the changes associated with consolidated billing.
Modified: 5/28/1998
As of January 1, 1998, the automated profile codes 80002-80019 and G0058-G0060 are no longer reportable procedure/HCPCS codes.
Modified: 5/19/1998
PET is a quantitive imaging technology that permits non-invasive measurements of regional tracer tissue concentrations in myocardial tissue, following administration of a radiotracer.
Modified: 5/15/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to publish Provider requirements for collection of insurance information and responding to first claim development letters sent from the Intermediary.
Modified: 5/13/1998
Effective immediately, all providers that submit claims electronically to Medicare must complete the EDI Enrollment Form as mandated by the HCFA.
Modified: 5/11/1998
Attached is a letter to inform the Medicare providers about national health data standards that will affect them.
Modified: 4/29/1998
This edition includes the temporary codes for screening pap smears that are performed using the automated thin layer preparation method.
Modified: 4/27/1998
The PC-ACE product for Medicare Part A will produce the HCFA 1450 (UB92) Version 5.0 format in order to achieve millennium compliance.
Modified: 3/31/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to formerly publish the changes to the HCFA regulations regarding Oral Anti-Nausea Drugs.
Modified: 2/18/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to publish final LMRPs A77750, A82105, A86812, A87536, A94799, A97110, A99183 & AJ0585.
Modified: 1/23/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to publish final LMRPs A51784, A76092, A82728, A86430, A95857& A95860; and Revised Final LMRPs...
Modified: 1/16/1998
The Medicare Part A outpatient fee schedules for clinical laboratory, orthotics/prosthetics, surgical dressings, outpatient radiology, and other diagnostic services are provided via this bulletin.
Modified: 1/15/1998
The purpose of this bulletin is to share with providers the draft regulation changes that the HCFA has published with regards to screening mammography services.
Modified: 1/9/1998
Section 4102 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 amends §1861 of the Social Security Act to include coverage every three years for a screening Pap smear.
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