Program_Memos / 2000 / B-00-10

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the update affects their Medicare fee schedule processing, carrier file maintenance, or claims administration workflows for the 2000 update cycle.

Article Sections

1. Program memorandum information

   Introduces the memorandum, issuing organizations, transmittal details, and the update file distribution information for carriers.

2. Timing and implementation guidance

   Summarizes the effective date, implementation window, notice timing, and related operational instructions for the update.

3. Changes included in this first quarterly update

   Provides the main update list for affected fee schedule entries and the general categories of data fields changed in the database.

4. Notes and exceptions

   Contains clarifying notes about specific entries and temporary database handling for selected items.

5. Administrative closing information

   Lists the memorandum’s effective and discard dates, implementation statement, and contact information.