decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2001 / B-01-69
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Article Overview
This Program Memorandum from CMS and DHHS explains a 2002 anesthesia conversion factor update used in Medicare claims processing. It is relevant to anesthesia billing and reimbursement operations because it describes the availability of the file, the record layout, and the timing for implementation. The article is primarily administrative guidance for carriers and related payment system users.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations that process anesthesia claims need to know when the updated conversion factors take effect and how the associated file is structured. The memo also signals changes tied to the 2002 Medicare physician fee schedule data environment.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum and Subject
Administrative header information identifying the issuing agencies, transmittal details, and the subject of the memorandum.
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2002 Anesthesia Conversion Factors
Overview of the updated anesthesia conversion factor file, including how it is distributed and what it contains at a high level.
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Anesthesia Record Layout
Structured file layout information describing the data elements included in the anesthesia conversion factor record.
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Implementation and effective dates
Timing information for when the memorandum becomes effective, when it should be implemented, and when it may be discarded.
What You Will Learn
- What the memorandum covers at a high level
- How the anesthesia conversion factor file is organized
- Which organizations issued the guidance
- When the update becomes effective and is implemented
Who Should Read This
- Medicare carriers
- Anesthesia billing staff
- Physician fee schedule administrators
- Revenue cycle professionals
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