Program_Memos / 2000 / AB-00-35

Why This Topic Matters

It helps billing and operations teams determine whether the article affects claims processing schedules, provider reporting requirements, or remittance advice handling for the referenced Medicare release period.

Article Sections

1. Subject and implementation timing

   Introduces the memorandum topic and explains the revised timing for the systems release and related change request instructions.

2. Change requests effective April 3, 2000 to be implemented May 15, 2000

   Lists change requests whose effective dates are preserved while implementation is aligned to the May release, including notes on limited processing actions.

3. Change requests effective with implementation on May 15, 2000

   Lists change requests scheduled for the May implementation and identifies the broad subject areas covered by those updates.

4. Clarification of the implementation dates of certain Change Requests mentioned in CR 1157

   Clarifies that several referenced change requests have implementation dates different from the April release target and gives the corrected timing references.

5. Dark Days

   Describes the operational downtime period for file conversions and the related impact on processing systems and online inquiry availability.

6. Provider Notification

   Explains how carriers and intermediaries should communicate release impacts to providers and includes guidance on distributing the memorandum information.

7. Provider Billing Requirements and Remittance Advice Information

   Summarizes provider-facing billing and remittance advice topics associated with the release, including claim reporting, output formats, and system considerations.

8. New Provider Requirements

   Covers general reporting and billing requirement changes for affected provider settings and transaction types.

9. System Outputs

   Describes general remittance advice and output-format changes, including version-related considerations and claim information presentation.