decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2000 / B-00-52
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Article Overview
This HCFA Program Memorandum provides a calendar of activities tied to the 2001 Medicare fee schedule update process and participating physician enrollment procedures. It is useful for carrier, intermediary, DMERC, and related administrative staff who need to understand the timing and coordination of HCPCS, physician fee schedule, DMEPOS, and related file releases and updates.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers track when key 2001 Medicare pricing and enrollment-related tasks were scheduled across HCFA components and external partners. It supports administrative planning, systems coordination, and awareness of the types of guidance issued through accompanying program memorandums and manual updates.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum
Introduces the memorandum and identifies the issuing agency and transmittal information.
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Schedule for Completing the Calendar Year (CY) 2001 Fee Schedule Updates and the Participating Physician Enrollment Procedures
Presents the timeline of activities, responsible components, and release milestones associated with the 2001 fee schedule update cycle and participation enrollment procedures.
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Closing Information
States the informational nature of the memorandum, notes implementation and effective date status, and provides end-of-use guidance and contact direction.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2001 Medicare fee schedule update process was organized over time
- Which HCFA components and external organizations were involved in the update cycle
- What types of program memorandums, file releases, and administrative actions were scheduled
- How the memorandum frames participation enrollment and related distribution activities
Who Should Read This
- Medicare carriers
- Fiscal intermediaries
- DMERC staff
- DMEPOS administrative staff
- Health plan and provider data personnel
- Medical billing and coding administrators
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