Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-020

Why This Topic Matters

It helps organizations understand the scope and timing of CMS-directed EDI transition activities, including testing status reporting and implementation planning, so they can align internal operations with the memorandum’s administrative requirements.

Article Sections

1. IX. Testing Reporting

   Covers contractor reporting responsibilities for testing status, including the reporting schedule, recipients, and use of CMS-provided report forms and website resources.

2. X. Provider Notification

   Addresses how contractors should notify trading partners about updated dates and the general methods that may be used for that communication.

3. Attachment

   Presents a milestone-style attachment summarizing system release testing, user acceptance testing, certification, trading partner testing, and free billing software timing across multiple transaction categories and systems.