decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-65
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Article Overview
This article explains a HCFA program memorandum that updates the procedures subject to home health consolidated billing for 2001. It is relevant to Medicare billing staff, home health providers, intermediaries, carriers, and compliance teams tracking annual HCPCS-related updates and claim submission timing. The article presents the memorandum background, effective dates, implementation timing, and the updated procedure lists attached to the memo.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand which categories of services were included in the updated consolidated billing list and when the changes applied, which is important for claims processing and Medicare compliance.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum Overview
Introduces the HCFA memorandum, its transmittal information, subject, and the purpose of updating procedure lists related to home health consolidated billing.
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Effective Dates and Implementation
Summarizes the time period covered by the update, the effective and implementation dates, and the retention guidance for the memorandum.
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Attachment A: Non-Routine Supply Codes
Presents the updated supply code list attached to the memorandum and notes that it replaces an earlier list.
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Attachment B: Therapy Codes
Presents the updated therapy code list attached to the memorandum and notes that it replaces an earlier list.
What You Will Learn
- What the memorandum is about and which billing context it addresses
- How the article is organized around the memorandum and its attachments
- What general categories of procedure lists were updated for the year
- Which organizations and publication dates frame the policy update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Home health agencies
- Medicare intermediaries and carriers
- Compliance teams
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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