Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-81

Why This Topic Matters

It identifies policy changes that affect ASC facility payment handling, effective dates, implementation timing, and claims processing workflow for Medicare-covered services.

Article Sections

1. Program Memorandum Details

   Administrative and transmittal information for the memorandum, including issuing organizations, change request reference, subject, and dates.

2. ASC Facility Payment Updates Effective January 1, 2001

   General update information for ASC-covered services and payment changes tied to CPT revisions effective in early 2001.

3. Claims Handling Instructions for the January 1, 2001 Updates

   Interim processing options and related claims handling guidance for the newly listed ASC services until updated rates are loaded.

4. ASC Screening Colonoscopy Update Effective July 1, 2001

   Coverage and payment update for an additional ASC code tied to a statutory benefit change effective later in 2001.

5. Claims Handling Instructions for the July 1, 2001 Update

   Interim processing options and related claims handling guidance for the later ASC update until updated rates are loaded.

6. Operational Notes and Effective Dates

   Additional operational notes on common working file impact, implementation timing, discard date, and contact direction.