decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2000 / B-00-27
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Article Overview
This program memorandum from DHHS/HCFA explains system updates for DMERC processing in the Common Working File. It matters to billing and claims-processing staff who need to know which durable medical equipment and related HCPCS items are affected, along with the effective and implementation timing of the change.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations that process DMERC claims need to align their systems with the memorandum’s updates so claims route correctly in the Common Working File. The article is relevant to DME billing, carrier operations, and revenue cycle teams working with HCFA guidance.
Article Sections
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Subject: Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs) - Common Working File (CWF) Changes
Introduces the purpose of the memorandum and the categories of system updates covered for DMERC processing.
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Effective Date and Implementation Date
States when the memorandum takes effect and when implementation is expected, along with retention and administrative notes.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of a HCFA program memorandum affecting DMERC Common Working File processing
- Which general types of billing-system updates are addressed for durable medical equipment-related items
- The timing and administrative applicability of the memorandum
- Which organizations and operational settings the memorandum is intended for
Who Should Read This
- Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier staff
- Medical coders and billers
- Revenue cycle teams
- Claims processing personnel
- DME suppliers and administrators
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