Medicare_Claims_Processing_Manual / Change_Request_4363

Why This Topic Matters

The update helps stakeholders stay aligned with Medicare processing guidance for HCPCS jurisdiction assignments and annual list maintenance. It supports accurate claims administration and awareness of the scope of items handled by local carriers versus DME regional carriers.

Article Sections

1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

   CMS transmittal and administrative details, including the issuance context and date.

2. Transmittal 893

   Transmission identifiers and the change request reference tied to the update.

3. Change Request 4363

   Summary information describing the purpose of the recurring update and the timing of the revision.

4. Attachment – Recurring Update Notification

   Background, policy, and business requirements for the recurring annual jurisdiction update.

5. Schedule, Contacts, and Funding

   Implementation timing, contacts, and funding notes associated with the update.

6. Attachment HCPCS Description Jurisdiction

   The jurisdiction list organized by HCPCS item groupings and carrier assignment categories.