Medicare Information Resource , Issue 2006-11A

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November 2006

MIR-2006-11A

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In This Issue:

KEY

Title

A	LCD and Article Revisions for November 2006
A	LCD Summary – Coverage of Drugs for Labeled and Off-Labeled Indications
A	New Comprehensive Error Rate Testing Call/Letter Schedule
H	Frequently Asked Questions - Reason Code 38038
A	Reason Code File Update
S	Skilled Nursing Facility Continuing Stay Claims Reason Codes 38118 and 38119
A	What Is Preventing Your Electronic Claims From Being Accepted?

Key:	A - All Providers H - Hospitals S - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) O - Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF) and Outpatient Physical Therapy Providers C - Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) E - Renal Dialysis (ESRD) Providers P - Hospice Providers M - Home Health Providers