decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2002 / B-02-045
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Article Overview
This 2002 CMS program memorandum addresses Medicare system processing for ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes and the operational shift to date-of-service-based handling. It is relevant to carrier and DMERC system operations, HIPAA compliance, claims processing, and provider communication about annual code-set updates. The article also covers implementation timing, effective dates, and related system handling considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps Medicare billing and systems personnel understand a required processing change tied to annual ICD-9-CM updates and date-of-service compliance.
Article Sections
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Change Request 2209
Introduces the systems change request and the overall subject of the memorandum. It frames the operational update within CMS and Medicare carrier processing.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the Medicare systems processing change addressed by the memorandum
- How the update relates to HIPAA compliance and annual code-set maintenance
- Which Medicare system environments are affected by the guidance
- What types of operational timing and communication considerations are included
Who Should Read This
- Medicare carriers
- DMERC system personnel
- Billing staff
- Software vendors
- Healthcare compliance staff
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