Medical Oncology Association of
Southern California
P.O. Box 161
Upland, CA 91785
Phone: (909) 985-9061
Fax: (909) 985-8581
email: moasc@moasc.org
|
|
|
MOASC would like to recognize and thank the following sponsors for their continued support of MOASC:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| CMS Index |
-
CMS announced a change in the allowable reimbursement retroactive to January 1, 2004 for FASLODEX® (fulvestrant) Injection HCPCS J9395 (fulvestrant per 25 mg). 08.08.04
SE0441- "Incident to" Services 08.08.04
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2005/SE0441.pdf
CR3323 - Bill Types 22x and 23x Submitted by Skilled Nursing Facilities with Instruction for Involuntarily Moving a Beneficiary Out of the SNF and Ending a Benefit Period 08.08.04
www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2004/MM3323.pdf
SE0431 Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing 08.08.04
www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2004/SE0431.pdf
SE0434 Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing and Erythropoietin
(EPO, Epoetin Alfa) and Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp) 08.08.04
www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2004/SE0434.pdf
SE0421 - OIG Alert About Charging Extra for Covered Services 08.08.04
www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2004/SE0421.pdf
CMS Final Rule on method for calculating interest on Medicare incorrect payments. 08.08.04
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/6014f.asp
Update to the Medicare payment rates for Skilled Nursing Facilities. 08.08.04
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/media/press/release.asp?Counter=1139
To view the Notice (CMS-1249-N), go to
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/snfpps/
CR3348 - October 2004 Quarterly Update of HCPCS Codes Used For Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Consolidated Billing Enforcement 08.08.04
www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2004/MM3348.pdf
MM3267 - MMA - Clarification for CR3064 08.08.04
www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2004/MM3267.pdf
MM3079 - CMS Manual System – Payment to Bank 08.08.04
www.cms.hhs.gov/medlearn/matters/mmarticles/2004/MM3079.pdf
- CMS Announces Beneficiary Outreach and Application Procedures for Medicare Replacement Drug Program The applications for beneficiaries interested in participating in this program will be available at http://www.medicare.gov beginning July 6, 2004. Beneficiaries can also call the Beneficiary Hotline at (866) 563-5387 (TTY). 07.08.04
- CMS Taking Comments On ASP Through June 7, 2004.
Post your comment on the CMS website, making sure to follow the directions carefully so your voice will be heard. 05.30.04
- CMS MM3248 - Skilled Nursing Facility Consolidated Billing: Services Furnished Under an "Arrangement" with an Outside Entity- This provider education article related to the following CR is now posted on the Medlearn Matters web page. 05.30.04
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued the second phase of its final regulations addressing physician referrals to entities with which they have a financial relationship. 04.04.04
- CMS has issued CR 3139 which is the annual update notice of the HCPCS lists for DMERC and Part B local carrier jurisdictions. 04.04.04
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to periodically conduct a series of focus groups to assist in the assessment of national provider education articles available to providers on the Medlearn Matters Web site. 04.04.04
- CMS has issued CR 2984 stating that Medicare is instituting new frequency limitations for Darbepoetin Alfa (trade name Aranesp) for treatment of ESRD patients on dialysis. 04.04.04
- CMS has issued CR 3161 identifying those drugs and biologicals granted increases (and their new payment amounts effective April 1, 2004) under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA). 04.04.04
- CMS has issued CR 3109 on the implementation of a new initiative known as the Coordination of Benefits Agreement (COBA) consolidated crossover process, which changes the existing Medicare claims crossover process. 04.04.04
- CMS eliminates 90-day grace period for HCPCS codes for 2005. / 03.22.04
- Senate by Voice Vote Confirms FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan as New CMS Administrator. 03.22.04
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today significant increases in federal payment rates for Medicare Advantage health plans. 03.22.04
- Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule. 03.22.04
- Payments for Calendar Year 2004 Published in Vol. 69 No 4 January 7, 2004 Federal Register. 03.22.04
- Voluntary Submission of Data and Information by Drug Manufacturers Regarding the January 1, 2004 Payment Changes for Medicare Part B Drugs. 03.22.04
- Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System; Payment Reform for Calendar Year 2004. 03.22.04
- Guidelines for Mandatory Electronic Claims Submissions. 03.22.04
- Higher Payment Rates For Medicare Health Plans Announced. 03.22.04
- CMS Guidelines for Billing Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccines. 01.28.04
- CMS Implements New Provider Enrollment System - Delays Expected. 01.28.04
|
|
|
|
