decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-056
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Article Overview
This CMS Program Memorandum explains a system update for Common Working File processing that standardizes date handling across multiple claim and trailer transaction types. It is relevant to Medicare administrative staff, fiscal intermediaries, carriers, and DMERC workflows, and it outlines the scope of impacted records along with the effective and implementation timeline.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand a Medicare system-level change that affects transaction formatting and related processing across several claim and response record types. It is useful for organizations that manage claims submission, trailer handling, and front-end or back-end transaction processing tied to CMS/CWF.
Article Sections
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Background
Introduces the Common Working File context and the broader system change being made to date handling. It also describes the phased implementation approach and the transaction areas affected.
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Source/Justification
States the project basis for the memorandum and identifies related change references.
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Effective and Implementation Dates
Provides the dates on which the memorandum takes effect, when it is to be implemented, and how long it remains relevant.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of a CMS system update affecting Common Working File processing
- Which categories of claims, trailers, and response records are impacted
- The general implementation timeline and related change references
- How the memorandum frames the transition to a standardized date format
Who Should Read This
- Medicare administrative contractors
- Fiscal intermediaries
- Carriers
- DMERC processing staff
- Claims processing and systems support teams
- Medical coding and reimbursement professionals who track CMS operational updates
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