decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / B-01-15
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Article Overview
This article covers a 2001 Medicare program memorandum for DMERC coordination, with instructions to prepare internal lists that support system edits for drug billing and related equipment/supply processing. It matters for DME, pharmacy, and Medicare billing staff who need to understand the operational scope, involved organizations, and effective and implementation timing.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps billing and compliance teams identify the operational requirements and cross-organization coordination discussed in the memorandum, along with the effective and implementation dates that govern when the guidance applies.
What You Will Learn
- How the memorandum directs DMERC coordination activities
- What general categories of drug and equipment items are addressed
- Which organizations are involved in implementing the guidance
- The timing of the memorandum’s effective and implementation dates
Who Should Read This
- Durable medical equipment suppliers
- Pharmacy billing staff
- Medicare compliance staff
- Medical coders and billers
- Revenue cycle teams
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