Delores L. Galias, RN, RHIT
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--- Begin Message ---The CMS Quarterly Provider Update (QPU) was updated on Tuesday, December 23, 2003, to include the following recently published instructions. To view the entire text of these documents, or for more information, visit the QPU at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providerupdate/whatsnew.aspINSTRUCTIONS RELEASED -- MID-QUARTER Transmittal 3 of the Benefit Policy Manual, entitled "Chapter 15, Covered Medical and Other Health Services," was released. This instruction affects All Providers. Transmittal 5 of the National Coverage Determination Manual, entitled "Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations," was released. This instruction affects All Providers. Transmittal 32 of the One-Time Notification Manual, entitled "January 2004 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)," was released. This instruction affects Community Mental Health Centers, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Home Health Agencies and Hospitals. Transmittal 35 of the One-Time Notification Manual, entitled "Emergency Correction to the Fee Schedule Update for 2004 for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)," was released. This instruction affects Physicians. Transmittal 52 of the Claims Processing Manual, entitled "Chapter 18, Preventive and Screening Services," was released. This instruction affects All Providers. ____________________________________________ **If you would like to change your subscription settings, or would like to be removed from this list, visit http://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=cms-qpu&A=1 **All questions or problems related to the QPU web site should be directed to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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