decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-085
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Article Overview
This article is a Medicare program memorandum focused on ICD-9-CM update notifications, system coordination, and implementation timing for carriers and intermediaries. It addresses website posting expectations, provider education messaging, references to related Medicare systems, and contact points for diagnosis and procedure coding questions. The guidance is relevant to billing, coding, and Medicare operations staff who need to understand the administrative requirements surrounding the 2002 code update.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps Medicare stakeholders recognize the operational and communication steps tied to a scheduled ICD-9-CM update and understand which CMS resources and support channels were associated with the change.
Article Sections
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A. Other Instructions
Medicare carrier and intermediary communication requirements for informing providers about the scheduled coding update, associated website information, and related support contacts. Also includes operational reminders tied to Medicare systems and hospital notice distribution.
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B. Design Considerations
General design-related considerations and a recommendation referenced for Medicare system requirements.
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C. Interfaces
Systems and software interfaces identified in the memorandum for coordination and implementation planning.
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D. Contractor Financial Reporting / Workload Impact
Contractor reporting and workload impact area noted in the memorandum.
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E. Dependencies
Dependency information indicating that an addendum is attached to the instruction.
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IV. Attachment(s) 3 Volumes
Attachment and implementation metadata, including effective and discard dates, funding notes, and contact information.
What You Will Learn
- What operational instructions were issued for Medicare carrier and intermediary notifications
- What implementation timing and attachment details were associated with the memorandum
- What Medicare system components and interface areas were referenced
- What categories of support contacts were provided for coding-related questions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Medicare contractors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
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