CMS updates National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits

On March 13, CMS issued its quarterly NCCI edits update for April.

Effective date: April 1, 2009
Implementation date: April 6, 2009

View the transmittal.

CMS updates integrated outpatient code editor (I/OCE)

On March 13, CMS issued its quarterly update to the I/OCE for April.

Effective date: April 1, 2009
Implementation date: April 6, 2009

View the transmittal.

CMS updates outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS)

On March 13, CMS issued its quarterly OPPS update for April.

Effective date: April 1, 2009
Implementation date: April 6, 2009

View the transmittal.

MLN Matters articles

CMS released two MLN Matters articles related to transmittals previously outlined in Medicare Weekly Update.

• Providers Submitting Information Regarding Medicare Beneficiaries Entitled to Medicare Advantage (MA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 for the Medicare/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Disclosure of Physician Ownership in Hospitals