decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / B-01-60
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Article Overview
This article is a CMS Program Memorandum that lays out the calendar and administrative milestones for completing Calendar Year 2002 fee schedule updates and participating physician enrollment procedures. It is relevant to Medicare billing and reimbursement staff, carrier operations, and organizations that manage physician, clinical laboratory, DMEPOS, and HCPCS-related fee schedule files and releases.
Why This Topic Matters
The memorandum helps readers understand the sequence of CMS update activities, which entities are involved, and when related files, pricing updates, and enrollment materials are expected to be issued. It is useful for teams tracking Medicare operational timelines and coordinating payer, carrier, and intermediary workflows.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum overview and subject
Introduces the memorandum, issuing agencies, transmittal information, and the general administrative purpose of the schedule.
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Acronyms and responsible components
Lists the internal component abbreviations and other organizational acronyms used throughout the schedule.
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Target date schedule
Presents the chronological implementation timeline for CMS-related update activities, releases, and carrier instructions during 2001 and 2002.
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Closing administrative notes
Provides the memorandum’s applicability, budget, retention, and contact information statements.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the 2002 Medicare fee schedule update timeline
- Which CMS components and external program entities are involved
- The types of administrative releases and file updates addressed
- How the memorandum frames participation enrollment and update coordination
- Which program areas are covered by the schedule
Who Should Read This
- Medicare carrier operations staff
- Medical billing and coding professionals
- Provider enrollment staff
- Reimbursement and fee schedule analysts
- DMEPOS and HCPCS support teams
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