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.
The purpose of this bulletin is to publish the final Local Medical Review Policies (LMRPs): A53850, A64573, A70450, A70541, A70551, A76092, A78460, A82784, A83970...
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.
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.
PET is a quantitve imaging technology that permits non-invasive measurements of regional tracer tissue concentrations in myocardial tissue, following administration of a radiotracer.
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.
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.
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.
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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