decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2000 / AB-00-90
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Article Overview
This article is a HCFA Program Memorandum about the Year 2001 HCPCS annual update. It explains when the updated files become available, the effective date for the new coding set, the temporary grace period for discontinued codes, and how to retrieve the files through the mainframe telecommunications system. It is relevant to Medicare contractors and other billing operations staff who manage HCPCS updates, file handling, and implementation timing.
Why This Topic Matters
The memo helps organizations plan for annual HCPCS maintenance, coordinate acceptance of updated and discontinued codes during the transition period, and obtain the official files needed for processing claims and maintaining local systems.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum
Introductory memorandum details from DHHS/HCFA, including transmittal information, subject, and effective timing for the update.
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Instructions for the Retrieval of the 2001 HCPCS via HCFA's Mainframe Telecommunications System
Operational instructions for retrieving the annual HCPCS file through the mainframe telecommunications system, including transmission setup and file-handling information.
What You Will Learn
- What the annual HCPCS update memorandum covers
- When the updated HCPCS files become available and take effect
- How the transition period for discontinued HCPCS codes is described
- What retrieval and transmission setup information is included for contractors
- Which operational staff and support contacts are referenced for HCPCS questions
Who Should Read This
- Medicare intermediaries
- Medicare carriers
- DMERCs
- Billing and coding operations staff
- Provider enrollment or claims processing staff
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