Program_Memos / 2003 / AB-03-136

Why This Topic Matters

The memo clarifies which services remain subject to home health consolidated billing enforcement so claims can be processed consistently and provider communications can be aligned with the corrected code list.

Article Sections

1. General Information

   Background on CMS quarterly updates to the Home Health consolidated billing code list and the reason for the correction addressed in this memorandum.

2. Business Requirements

   Claims-processing and contractor communication requirements tied to the corrected update, including implementation and provider notification timing.

3. Supporting Information and Possible Design Considerations

   Administrative placeholders covering other instructions, design considerations, interface issues, workload impact, dependencies, and testing considerations.

4. Attachment(s)

   A brief administrative statement indicating whether attachments are included.