CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles
Medicare Weekly Update, December 28, 2007
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CMS issues reminder of preventive services and screenings coverage
On December 21, CMS issued a MLN Matters article summarizing the preventive services and screenings covered by Medicare, as well as a list of provider education resources it offers.
View the MLN Matters article.
CMS announces 2008 annual update for clinical laboratory fee schedule and laboratory services subject to reasonable charge payment
On December 20, CMS issued a transmittal announcing the 2008 annual update for clinical laboratory fee schedule and laboratory services subject to reasonable charge payment.
Effective date: January 1, 2008
Implementation date: January 7, 2008
View the transmittal.
View a related MLN Matters article.
CMS announces update to Medicare deductible, coinsurance, and premium rates for 2008
On December 14, CMS issued a transmittal announcing its Part A and Part B deductible, coinsurance, and premium rates for 2008.
Effective date: January 1, 2008
Implementation date: January 7, 2008
View the transmittal.
CMS issues updated National Uniform Billing Committee codes and other Internet Only Manual chapter 25 revisions
On December 14, CMS issued a transmittal announcing an update to the National Uniform Billing Committee codes and other Internet Only Manual chapter 25 revisions.
Effective date: January 1, 2008
Implementation date: January 7, 2008
View the transmittal.
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