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Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) Services
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Maximum Period for Submission of Medicare Claims Reduced to Not More Than 12 Months
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Appeals Revisions AIC Requirements
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Date Issued:
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01-06-2010
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Implementation Date:
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01-04-2010
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Effective Date:
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11-09-2009
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Source:
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CMS - Transmittal
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Source#:
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CR6753
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Category:
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Bill/Pmt Hospital
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CBSI Contact:
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Missy Tieken
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Effective for claims with dates of service on and after November 10, 2009, CMS will end the coverage with evidence development requirements for FDG PET for cervical cancer and will cover only one FDG PET for cervical cancer for staging in beneficiaries with biopsyproven tumors when the treating physician determines that the study is needed to determine the location and/or extent of the tumor for specific therapeutic purposes related to initial treatment strategy as outlined in Pub. 10003, NCD Manual, section 220.6.17.
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http://www.cms.gov/transmittals/downloads/R1888CP.pdf
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