Until October 2003, CMS (formerly HCFA) issued Program Memoranda to communicate reminder items, requests for action or information of a one-time non-recurring nature. Program Memoranda for the years 2000-2003 are available at this location.
B-03-059 | Minimum Number of Pricing Files That Must Be Maintained Online for Medicare Single Drug Pricer (SDP) | 2755 | 01/01/2004 |
B-03-058 | Procedures for the Reconciliation of Total Funds Expended for Multi-Carrier System (MCS) Medicare Contractors Used in the Preparation of Form CMS-1522, Monthly Contractor Financial Report | 2795 | 01/01/2004 |
B-03-057 | Additional Guidelines for Implementing the National Council for Prescription Drug Program (NCPDP) Format | 2844 | 01/01/2004 |
B-03-056 | Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers (DMERCs -- Additional Instructions for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Implementation of National Drug Codes (NDCs) and the NCPDP Format | 2760 | 01/01/2004 |
B-03-055 | Common Working File (CWF) Crossover Editing for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Claims During an Inpatient Stay | 2613 | 01/01/2004 |
B-03-054 | Establishing and Maintaining Provider and Supplier Enrollment Data in Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) as Needed for Use by the Railroad Medicare Carrier (RMC) to Pay Claims | 2777 | 08/08/2003 |
B-03-052 | Addition of Temporary "Q" Codes for Drugs Used in Infusion Pumps | 2805 | 10/01/2003 |
B-03-051 | Therapy Modifier Bypass for Ambulance Claims | 2849 | 09/01/2003 |
B-03-050 | Multiple Primary Payers on Part B Claims - REVISION TO Change Request 2050 | 2758 | 07/18/2003 |
B-03-049 | Additional Instructions to Assist in the Implementation of Program Memorandum B-02-75 - Carrier Review of Payment Amounts for Portable X-Ray Transportation Services (HCPCS Code R0070) | 2741 | 07/07/2003 |