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Spotlights

CMS-1414-FC (Publication Date: November 20, 2009): Final Changes to the ASC Payment System and CY 2010 Payment Rates

Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Spotlights

Go to the Spotlight page for the latest MLN products and announcements! Check it often!

Important Links

Coding and Billing

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment
2008 Revised ASC Payment System Questions and Answers (updated 03/10/08)
CMS Recognized P-C IOLS and A-C IOLs
NTIOLs
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee
Claim Adjustment Reason and Remittance Advice Remark Codes The latest HIPAA codes are available at the Washington Publishing Company (WPC) Website.

CMS Manuals & Transmittals

Policies/Regulations

Enrollment & Participation

Health Care Consumer Initiatives

Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Information

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Information for Providers

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Information for Providers

Educational Resources

Contacts

Contact Your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)/Carrier
via Toll-Free Numbers and Websites -- A listing of the toll-free numbers that CMS has installed at Medicare FFS contractor sites.
Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO)
CMS Regional Offices
Contacting the Coordination of Benefits Contractors (COBC)

How to Stay Informed

Join the ASC mailing list (or listserv).
Open Door Forums
Press Releases

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