Transmittals and MLN Matters articles: CMS announces instructions for new discharge status code, and more
Medicare Weekly Update, May 5, 2009
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CMS issues transmittal on billing for clinical trial services provided to managed care beneficiaries
On May 1, CMS issued a transmittal updating system editing to ensure accurate billing, and ultimately correct pricing of clinical trial services provided to managed care beneficiaries.
Effective Date: October 1, 2009
Implementation Date: October 5, 2009
CMS announces deductible application on clinical trial claims
On April 24, CMS issued a transmittal announcing that it is updating the claims processing system to correctly apply or not apply the deductible on clinical trial claims.
Effective date: Dates of service on or after September 19, 2000
Implementation date: October 5, 2009
CMS announces implementation instructions for new discharge status code
On April 24, CMS issued a transmittal announcing implementation instructions for new patient discharge status code 21 (discharges or transfers to court/law enforcement).
Effective date: October 1, 2009
Implementation date: October 5, 2009
View a related MLN Matters article.
CMS releases special edition MLN Matters articles
CMS issued two special edition MLN Matters articles last week:
- An Introductory Overview of the HIPAA 5010
- Important Information Regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Claims Crossover Process
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