Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS issues revised ABN instructions, physician signature article, and more
Medicare Insider, September 9, 2008
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CMS issues transmittal revising instructions on limitation on liability and the Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form
On September 5, CMS released revised manual instructions on limitation on liability, including use of the revised ABN form. See “Note from Hugh” above for more information.
Effective date: March 3, 2008
Implementation date: March 1, 2009
View the transmittal.
View the CMS ABN Web page.
CMS updates Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Pricer
On September 5, CMS issued a transmittal providing updated rates for the fiscal year 2009 IRF PPS Pricer.
View the transmittal.
CMS issues transmittal on payment for travel necessary to collect a specimen
On September 5, CMS issued a transmittal clarifying payment under the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule for travel necessary to collect a specimen.
View the transmittal.
CMS issues transmittal on pneumococcal pneumonia, influenza virus, and Hepatitis B vaccines
On September 5, CMS issued a transmittal regarding Medicare coverage, billing, and payment for pneumonia, influenza, and Hepatitis B vaccines.
View the transmittal.
CMS releases MLN Matters articles
CMS released three MLN Matters articles last week relating to transmittals previously announced in the Medicare Weekly Update.
- Medicare Coverage of Artificial Hearts
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Physician Signature Requirements for Diagnostic Tests
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