Program_Memos / 2002 / B-02-002

Why This Topic Matters

The memorandum centralizes where to find CMS coding information affecting whether certain services in skilled nursing facility stays are billed to the carrier, the SNF, or otherwise handled under consolidated billing. It matters because it impacts claims processing, provider billing workflows, and awareness of CMS updates for 2002.

Article Sections

1. Program Memorandum

   CMS transmittal information, subject line, date, and request number for the memorandum.

2. Consolidated Billing Coding Information for SNF Residents

   Overview of the web-based coding information for skilled nursing facility consolidated billing and how it was intended to be used by carriers and providers.

3. Code File Categories and Billing Handling

   General categories of services covered by the CMS files, including physician services, diagnostic test interpretations, ambulance services, and therapy services in different SNF stay scenarios.

4. Provider Notification and Effective Dates

   Instructions for disseminating the notice, along with the effective date, implementation date, budget note, and retention period.