decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2003 / AB-03-119
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Article Overview
This article covers a 2003 CMS program memorandum on final updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database and associated file distributions for carriers and intermediaries. It is relevant to Medicare billing and fee schedule maintenance work because it summarizes database corrections, status changes, file naming details, and effective dates across several HCPCS/CPT entries. The memorandum is intended for contractors and providers who follow Medicare physician fee schedule updates.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify whether the article includes fee schedule database revisions, claim-processing timing, and contractor implementation guidance for 2003 Medicare updates.
Article Sections
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Program Memorandum and distribution details
Introduces the memorandum, issuing agencies, transmittal information, and the distribution context for the database update. It also covers file availability and implementation timing for contractors.
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Update instructions and contractor notification
Describes general handling instructions for carriers and intermediaries, including notice, website posting, bulletin publication, and listserv notification requirements.
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Changes included in the final update
Presents the set of revised fee schedule entries included in the database update, along with associated effective dates and status information. This section contains the specific code-level revisions referenced by the memorandum.
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Effective dates and implementation notes
Summarizes memorandum-wide effective and implementation dates, along with related administrative notes and retention guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS described the scope of the 2003 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database update
- What kinds of contractor and intermediary file updates were included
- Which general categories of HCPCS/CPT entries were revised in the memorandum
- Where the article places emphasis on effective dates and implementation timing
Who Should Read This
- Medicare billing professionals
- Medical coders
- Carrier and intermediary staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Health information management professionals
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