decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-164
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Article Overview
This CMS program memorandum explains a correction to a prior DMEPOS fee schedule update and identifies the repair-related codes affected by the change. It is relevant to Medicare contractors, suppliers, and coding/billing staff working with DMEPOS payment policy and implementation dates.
Why This Topic Matters
The article documents an official CMS payment policy correction that affects how certain DMEPOS-related services are handled and when the change takes effect. Readers need this information to understand the scope of the memorandum, the timing of implementation, and the codes mentioned in the update.
Article Sections
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Transmittal AB-01-164
Identifies the transmittal and issuance date for the program memorandum.
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Change Request 1909
Summarizes the subject of the memorandum and the policy correction being communicated by CMS.
What You Will Learn
- What policy area the memorandum addresses
- Which code set is involved in the update
- How CMS frames the effective and implementation timing
- Which organizations and audiences the memorandum is directed toward
Who Should Read This
- Medicare contractors
- Billing and coding professionals
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Compliance and reimbursement staff
Codes Discussed
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