decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2000 / B-00-41
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Article Overview
This program memorandum describes a 2000 HCFA update related to Correct Coding Initiative and commercial edit files, including release timing, file distribution methods, and administrative handling notes for carriers and regional office staff. It is relevant to billing and coding personnel who track federal edit updates, implementation dates, file formats, and operational instructions tied to correct coding resources.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers confirm whether they need to review a federal edit update notice affecting coding operations, file access, and implementation planning.
Article Sections
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Transmittal B-00-41
Administrative transmittal information, including the issue date and document identification.
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Change Request 1271
The subject and summary of the memorandum, covering the release of an updated correct coding edit package, file availability, organization of the files, and distribution details for carriers and regional offices.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of the memorandum and the operational update it announces
- How the update is organized and distributed to different user groups
- What implementation and effective timing information is included
- What administrative notes are provided about file handling and claim adjustments
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding compliance staff
- Billing personnel
- Carrier operations staff
- Health policy administrators
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