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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

CMS Provides New Details About the Phase-in Strategy

Earliest possible dates for reviews
in Yellow/Green states

Earliest possible dates for reviews
in Blue states

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Dates
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Dates
Automated Review – Black & White Issues June 2009 Automated Review – Black & White Issues June 2009
DRG Validation – Complex Review Aug/Sept 2009 DRG Validation – Complex Review Oct/Nov 2009
Complex Review for coding errors Aug/Sept 2009 Complex Review for coding errors Oct/Nov 2009
DME Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Review Fiscal Year 2010 DME Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Review Fiscal Year 2010
Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Reviews Calendar Year 2010 Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Reviews Calendar Year 2010


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