The list below shows the transmittals that are directed to the physician community, but the list may not include all instructions for which physicians are responsible. For a list of all instructions, view the Transmittals web page under Regulations and Guidance.
5698 | 08/20/07 | 2008 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payment | MM5698 |
5711 | 08/24/07 | Sunset of the Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Payment | MM5711 |
5716 | 11/02/07 | NCPDP Inbound Claim and COB Companion Documents Updated for NPI Reporting | MM5716 |
5726 | 11/02/07 | Rejection of X12 276 Claim Status Requests That Lack National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) | MM5726 |
5728 | 10/05/07 | Medicare Fee For Service (FFS) National Provider Identifier (NPI) Final Implementation | MM5728 |
5729 | 09/21/2007 | Unlabeled Use for Anti-Cancer Drugs: Medical Literature Used to Determine Medically Accepted Indications for Drugs and Biologicals Used in Anti-Cancer Treatment | MM5729 |
5730 | 09/21/07 | Revisions to 9-Digit ZIP Code List Provided in Change Request 5208 | MM5730 |
5771 | 11/02/2007 | Reporting an NPI and the 'EY' Modifier on Claims for DMEPOS Items Dispensed Without a Physician's Order to Obtain a Medicare Denial for Coordination of Benefits (COB) | MM5771 |
5777 | 11/02/07 | Update to Place of Service (POS) Code Set: New Code for Temporary Lodging | MM5777 |
5791 | 02/22/08 | Payment for Hospital Observation Services (Codes 99217 - 99220) and Observation or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission and Discharge Services - Codes 99234 - 99236) | MM5791 |