Carrier and DMERC 835
Flat File Change and Replacement of Deactivated Reason Code
A2
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Note: This article
was revised on December 6, 2004, to show that the
deactivation of Reason Code A2 also applies to Medicare
carriers.
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Provider Types
Affected
All providers who submit claims to
Medicare carriers, including durable medical equipment regional
carriers (DMERCs)
Provider Action Needed
Impact to You
This one-time notification informs you of the Deactivation of
Reason Code A2 for carriers and DMERCs.
What You Need to Know
Providers should be aware of the corrected companion document
and the deactivated reason code.
What You Need to Do
Be
aware that reason code A2 is being replaced by reason code 121
(Indemnification Adjustment) as of January 3, 2005.
Background
CR 2657 has
changed the 835 flat file for carriers and DMERCs to
accommodate quantity in metric units, which may have up to
seven numeric positions and up to three decimal points. The
updated flat file is posted at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/providers/edi/hipaadoc.asp
In addition, as noted above and effective as
of January 1, 2005, reason code A2 will be replaced by reason
code 121 (Indemnification Adjustment) on remittance
advices.
Additional Information
The official instruction released to your carrier or DMERC may
be found at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Transmittals/downloads/R103OTN.pdf
If you have any questions regarding this
issue, please contact your carrier/DMERC at their toll-free
number, which may be found at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedlearnProducts/downloads/CallCenterTollNumDirectory.pdf
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Related Change Request (CR)
#: 3236
Medlearn Matters Number: MM3236 Revised
Related CR Release Date:
July 30, 2004
Related CR Transmittal #: 103
Effective Date: January 1,
2005
Implementation Date: January 3, 2005
Posted: 12/16/2004
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