decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-86
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Article Overview
This program memorandum from HCFA/DHHS explains a 2001 HCPCS maintenance change involving temporary wheelchair-related alpha-numeric codes, along with the dates tied to discontinuation and implementation across claims-processing systems. It is relevant to Medicare intermediaries, carriers, DMERC contractors, and others responsible for keeping HCPCS files and local systems aligned with program updates.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps billing and system staff identify an official HCPCS update, understand when the change was to be reflected in Medicare processing environments, and recognize the contractor communication responsibilities associated with the deletion.
Article Sections
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Transmittal Information and Subject
Administrative details for the memorandum, including the issuing agencies, transmittal identification, date, and topic of the program update.
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HCPCS Code Deletion Notice
Discussion of the temporary HCPCS alpha-numeric codes affected by the maintenance action and the systems named as impacted by the change.
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Effective Dates and Contractor Instructions
Timing information for when the update was to take effect and be implemented, along with the related contractor notification and administrative requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What the memorandum addresses at a general level
- Which HCPCS maintenance topic is covered
- Which organizations and systems are affected by the update
- What timing and implementation dates are associated with the memorandum
- What administrative follow-up was expected of contractors
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Medicare contractors
- DMEPOS suppliers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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