Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS updates OCE specs, and more
Medicare Weekly Update, January 13, 2009
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CMS updates OCE specifications
On January 9, CMS released its January update to the OCE specifications.
Effective date: January 1, 2009
Implementation date: January 5, 2009
CMS issues MLN Matters articles
CMS released the following MLN Matters articles related to items previously covered in Medicare Weekly Update.
- End Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) Medicare Claims Processing Manual Clarification
- January 2009 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
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