Transmittals

2006 Oncology Demonstration Project---Inclusion of Gynecological Oncology (Supplement to CR 4219)

Payment for Islet Cell Transplantation in NIH-Sponsored Clinical Trials

Creation of a Second Participation Enrollment Period for 2006

Cardiovascular System Codes 92950-93799

Q4080 - Change in HCPCS Code Descriptor

Stage 1 Use and Editing of National Provider Identifier Numbers Received in Electronic Data Interchange Transactions, via Direct Data Entry Screens, or on Paper Claim Forms

Special issues Associated with the Advance Beneficiary Notice for Hospice Providers and Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Claims Processing Manual Clarification

Payment for Evaluation and Management Services Provided During Global Period of Surgery

Clarification Regarding Effective Dates for Carrier Claim Adjustments: Denied Replacement Defibrillator Claims Lacking a QR Modifier

Chemotherapy Administration and Nonchemotherapy Injection and Infusion Coding and Payment Policy - Update to Pub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual

Update of Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Agents HCPCS Codes Applicable to PET Scan Services for Carriers

Notice of New Interest Rate for Medicare Overpayments and Underpayments

General Provider Education for Changes in the Payment for Oxygen Equipment and Capped Rentals for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Based on the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.

Redesignate HCPCS Codes J8597 and E1239 to Their Proper CWF Category

Payment for Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) Post-Approval Extension Studies

Additional Requirements for the Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Part B Drugs

Additional $50 Payment for New Technology Intraocular Lenses (NTIOLs) Furnished in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)

Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

Full Replacement for Change Request 4266, Revision for Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Physician Scarcity Area (PSA) Bonus Billing for Some Globally Billed Services