decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2000 / B-00-76
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Article Overview
This program memorandum from HCFA/DHHS addresses a correction to the 2001 anesthesia conversion factors used by Medicare carriers. It is relevant to billing and reimbursement staff who need to understand the updated national and locality-specific rates, the effective and implementation dates, and the administrative instructions for notifying providers and updating carrier systems.
Why This Topic Matters
The memo corrects previously issued anesthesia payment factors for 2001, which affects how carriers process claims for anesthesia-related services beginning January 1, 2001. Accurate awareness of the revised rates is important for avoiding payment errors and ensuring consistent carrier implementation.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum Header and Subject
Administrative header information identifies the issuing federal agencies, transmittal details, date, and subject matter of the memorandum.
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Revised 2001 Anesthesia Conversion Factors
The main body explains that previously distributed anesthesia conversion factors were incorrect and presents updated national and locality-specific information for carrier use.
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Locality-Specific Anesthesia Conversion Factor Table
A detailed table lists carrier and locality identifiers with the revised 2001 anesthesia conversion factors for participating physician and related services across states and local areas.
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Effective Date, Implementation, and Administrative Notes
The closing portion states the effective and implementation dates, budgeting note, discard date, and contact information for the memorandum.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose of the memorandum and the type of payment update it addresses
- How the article organizes national and locality-specific anesthesia rate information
- Which administrative dates and carrier instructions are associated with the update
- What general audience should review this memo for reimbursement or claims-processing purposes
Who Should Read This
- Medicare carriers
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Anesthesia providers
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle teams
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