decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2006 Issue 3 (March)
Program_Memos / 2003 / B-03-052
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Article Overview
This short CMS program memorandum provides administrative timing details for an October 2003 implementation, including effective and discard dates, funding language, and contact information. It is relevant to staff who track Medicare administrative guidance and program update notices rather than code-specific policy changes.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers confirm when the memo took effect, how long it remained active, and whom to contact for implementation questions.
Article Sections
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Version
Administrative versioning information, including implementation timing, discard timing, and post-implementation contact details.
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Effective Date
The memo’s effective date and related funding and pre-implementation contact information.
What You Will Learn
- How the memo is dated and scheduled for implementation
- What administrative contacts are provided for follow-up
- What general budget language accompanies the memo notice
- How to interpret the memo’s active period
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance staff
- CMS/Medicare administrative staff
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