CMS Transmittals and MLN Matters articles

By: Medicare Weekly Update October 22nd, 2008 Email This Post Print This Post

CMS implements quarterly update to interest rate for Medicare overpayments and underpayments

On October 15, CMS issued a transmittal instructing Medicare contractors to implement an interest rate of 11.375% for Medicare overpayments and underpayments.

Effective date: October 22, 2008
Implementation date: October 22, 2008

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CMS clarifies previous transmittal on the national coverage determination (NCD) for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

On October 15, CMS issued a transmittal clarifying a previous transmittal regarding the NCD for CPAP therapy for OSA.

Effective date: March 13, 2008
Implementation date: August 4, 2008

View the transmittal.

 

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