decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-84
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a Medicare program memorandum that updates HCPCS coding and related physician fee schedule information for a group of services in 2001. It is relevant to coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need to understand which code sets were affected, the scope of the revisions, and the effective and implementation dates associated with the changes.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps users identify which official coding updates were issued in the memorandum and which service categories were affected. The article also signals where payment-status or indicator changes were made so teams can align internal coding references with the revised guidance.
Article Sections
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HCPCS casting supply code additions
Discusses the addition of a block of HCPCS casting supply codes and the related timing for claim processing. Also notes the scope of the payment indicator treatment for the code group.
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HCPCS and CPT revision updates
Lists selected CPT and HCPCS entries with revised indicator or status information. This section covers multiple code-specific updates across different service categories.
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Effective and implementation dates
Provides the dates associated with the physician fee schedule changes and the memorandum’s implementation. Includes the retention and contact information notices.
What You Will Learn
- Which types of HCPCS and CPT items were updated in the memorandum
- How the article organizes coding revisions and timing information
- What categories of services were included in the 2001 program memorandum
- Which official dates govern the changes described in the document
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance teams
- Practice administrators
- Coding educators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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