decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / AB-01-88
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Article Overview
This program memorandum explains a Medicare administrative process change issued by HCFA for intermediaries and carriers planning data center or front-end movement. It is relevant to Medicare contractors, operations staff, and compliance teams because it outlines when prior approval is required, the general approval review context, and the effective and implementation dates.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations responsible for Medicare claims processing need to know when operational changes require advance HCFA approval and how such requests are handled at a high level. The memo also provides timing and retention information that may affect planning and internal documentation.
What You Will Learn
- What operational changes are covered by the memorandum
- Who the memorandum is directed to
- What approval process is required at a high level
- When the memorandum becomes effective and implementable
- How long the memorandum remains in effect for reference
Who Should Read This
- Medicare intermediaries
- Medicare carriers
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Revenue cycle and claims operations teams
- Medicare contractor administrators
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