decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 12 (December)
Program_Memos / 2002 / AB-02-112
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a Medicare Program Memorandum from 2002 that updates fee schedule database information for selected CPT services. It is relevant to coders, billers, compliance staff, and payer operations teams who need to understand the scope of the updates, the affected CPT identifiers, and the timing of the changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to Medicare file indicators and related database entries can affect claims processing, payment logic, and internal charge-editing workflows. The memo also identifies effective and implementation dates that matter for historical billing accuracy and system maintenance.
Article Sections
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Bilateral Surgery Indicator updates
Lists CPT services referenced in the memo for bilateral surgery indicator status. The section is an itemized administrative update tied to Medicare file maintenance.
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FYI notices for selected CPT codes
Provides file-correction notices for several CPT services and notes related database adjustments. The section includes temporary or historical Medicare fee schedule information and associated record maintenance details.
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Effective and implementation dates
States the effective date, implementation date, retention period, and contact information for the program memorandum. This section provides administrative timing and distribution details.
What You Will Learn
- Which Medicare payment and file-maintenance topics are covered by the memorandum
- What general categories of CPT services are affected by the update
- Which administrative dates and implementation details are included
- What kinds of database fields are addressed in the memo
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Payer operations staff
- Healthcare IT staff supporting fee schedule updates
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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