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September 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 10/7/2008
This publication includes information about FCSO's selection to administer Medicare in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It also provides information on the Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2009.
August 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/6/2008
This publication includes information about the increased payment for ground ambulance services and a farewell to our Connecticut provider community. It also provides impacts related to the delay of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
July 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 7/8/2008
This bulletin includes information on the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program, which includes an extensive series of regulations, policies and instructions on this new initiative.
June 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 6/5/2008
This publication includes information regarding CMS' approach for assigning providers to MACs and discusses the process of moving providers to MACs. It also provides changes to information that is required when contacting the call center and/or IVR.
May 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/7/2008
Inside this edition you will find the latest NPI information and resources needed for a smooth transition. May 23 is only two weeks away - are you prepared? Visit the NPI MLN Matters Web Page and Quarterly Journal Advertisements.
April 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 4/9/2008
This publication includes information regarding the mandatory NPI requirements, effective May 23, 2008. The NPI will be required for all HIPAA standard transactions. In addition, don't forget to register for the 2008 Florida Medifest Symposium.
March 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 3/10/2008
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
February 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/7/2008
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
January 2008 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 1/8/2008
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
December 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 12/11/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
November 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/8/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
October 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 10/9/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
September 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 9/6/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
August 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/6/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
July 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 7/10/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
June 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 6/4/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
May 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/7/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
April 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 4/10/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
March 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 3/8/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
March 2007 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 2/23/2007
Additional Changes To The 2007 MPFSDB - March 2007 Medicare B Update! Special Issue [CR 5498]
March 2007 Medicare B Update! Special Issue - Additional Changespdf file
Last Modified: 2/23/2007
This article and change request (CR) 5498 wants providers to know that payment files were issued to carriers based upon the December 1, 2006...[CR 5498]
February 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/7/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
January 2007 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 1/9/2007
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
December 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 12/7/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
November 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/8/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
October 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 10/9/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
September 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 10/4/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
August 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/10/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
July 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 7/3/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
June 2006 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 6/15/2006
June 2006 Medicare B Update! Special Issue - New and Revised Local Coverage Determinations
Third Quarter 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/17/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
April 2006 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 4/28/2006
First Update to the 2006 MPFSDB
Second Quarter 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/14/2006
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
January 2006 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 2/3/2006
2006 HCPCS and MPFSDB
First Quarter 2006 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/10/2005
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
September 2005 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 9/20/2005
October 2005 to the MPFSDB [CR 4031]
September 2005 Medicare B Update! Special Issue - October 2005 to the MPFSDBpdf file
Last Modified: 9/20/2005
This article was revised because CR4031 was revised on September 9, 2005. The CR release date and transmittal number (see above) were changed in the article to coincide with the revised CR. [CR 4031]
Fourth Quarter 2005 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/11/2005
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
Third Quarter 2005 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/12/2005
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly by FCSO for Part B providers in Connecticut and Florida.
March 2005 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 3/31/2005
First Update to the 2005 MPFSDB [CR 3726]
Second Quarter 2005 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/11/2005
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
January 2005 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 1/25/2005
2005 HCPCS and MPFSDB Update
Publication Enhancementspdf file
Last Modified: 1/5/2005
A Guide to The Improvements
First Quarter 2005 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/9/2004
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
September 2004 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 9/3/2004
Third Update to the 2004 MPFSD [CR 3415]
Fourth Quarter 2004 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/4/2004
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
June 2004 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 6/7/2004
MMA - Second Update to the 2004 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database [CR 3286]
Third Quarter 2004 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 4/30/2004
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
FY2004 - Index to Connecticut and Florida Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 3/11/2004
This is an index to the FY2004 Connecticut and Florida Medicare B Update!
March 2004 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 3/5/2004
First Update to the 2004 MPFSDB [CR 3128]
Second Quarter 2004 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/25/2004
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
February 2004 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 2/20/2004
Changes Payment for Services Furnished in Ambulatory Surgical Centers for Fiscal Year 2004 [CR 3082]
FY2003 - Index to Connecticut and Florida Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 12/16/2003
This is an index to the FY2003 Connecticut and Florida Medicare B Update! [1st Quarter 2004 Medicare B Update! pages 81-87]
First Quarter 2004 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/17/2003
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive publication developed by First Coast Service Options, Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers.
October 2003 Medicare B Update! Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 10/13/2003
October 2003 Medicare B Update! Special Issue - Updated Facility Rates Issue for Ambulatory Surgical Centers in Connecticut and Florida Effective October 1, 2003 [CR 2316]
September 2003 Medicare B Update! Special Issue_Final Update to the 2003pdf file
Last Modified: 9/11/2003
September 2003 Medicare B Update! Special Issue - Final Update to the 2003 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database [CR 2853]
4th Quarter 2003 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/15/2003
4th Quarter 2003 Medicare B Update!
June 2003 Special Issue Update! - 2nd Update to the 2003 Medicare Physician Feepdf file
Last Modified: 6/6/2003
June 2003 Special Issue Update! - 2nd Update to the 2003 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSD) [CR 2734]
3rd Quarter 2003 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/14/2003
The FCSO Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly by First Coast Service Options,Inc. (FCSO) for Part B providers in Connecticut and Florida.3rd Quarter 2003 Medicare B Update!
2nd Quarter 2003 Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/19/2003
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly by First Coast Service Options, Inc.(FCSO) for all Part B providers in Connecticut and Florida. 2nd Quarter 2003 Medicare B Update!
January 1997 through November 2002 - Index to Florida Medicare B Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/18/2003
This is an index to the January 1997 through November 2002 Florida Medicare B Update!
January 2003 Special Issue Update!_2003 HCPCS and MPFSD Updatepdf file
Last Modified: 1/31/2003
January 2003 Special Issue Update! - 2003 HCPCS and MPFSD Update
November 2002 Special Issue Update! - Important Informationpdf file
Last Modified: 11/22/2002
November 2002 Special Issue Update! - Important Information Regarding the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule
1st Quarter 2003 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/8/2002
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly for all Part B providers in the state of Florida.1st Quarter 2003 Update!
October 2002 Update Special Issuepdf file
Last Modified: 10/14/2002
October 2002 Update Special Issue - Updated Facility Rates for ASC Effective October 1, 2002 [CR 2316]
Revised: August 2002 Special Issue Update!_Final Updatepdf file
Last Modified: 9/30/2002
Revised: August 2002 Special Issue Update! - Final Update to the 2002 MPSFDB - NOTE: Pages 2-3 were corrected; the article on page 7 was rescinded by CMS. If you downloaded or printed it prior to 09/30/02, you need to replace it with this version.
4th Quarter 2002 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/5/2002
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly for all Part B providers in the State of Florida.4th Quarter 2002 Update!
3rd Quarter 2002 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/6/2002
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly for all Part B providers in the State of Florida. 3rd Quarter 2002 Update!
May 2002 Special Issue Update! _2ndpdf file
Last Modified: 5/1/2002
May 2002 Special Issue Update! - 2nd Update to the 2002 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database
April 2002 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 4/23/2002
April 2002 Special Issue Update! - Implementation of the 2002 Ambulance Fee Schedule
April 2002 Special Issue Update! - Medicare Claims Processing Status_Providerpdf file
Last Modified: 4/10/2002
April 2002 Special Issue Update! - Medicare Claims Processing Status - Providers and Suppliers Experiencing Claims Processing Issues - Read This!
February 2002 Special Issue Update! LMRP 00001 IDTFpdf file
Last Modified: 2/22/2002
This local medical review policy is being provided to all IDTFs in the State of Florida.February 2002 Special Issue Update! - LMRP 00001 IDTF
February 2002 Special Issue Update!_First Update to the 2002 Medicare Physiciapdf file
Last Modified: 2/20/2002
February 2002 Special Issue Update! First Update to the 2002 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSD)
2nd Quarter 2002 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/14/2002
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly for all Part B providers in the State of Florida.2nd Quarter 2002 Update!
February 2002 Special Issue Update!_Conversion to Medicarepdf file
Last Modified: 2/11/2002
February 2002 Special Issue Update! - Conversion to Medicare
December 2001 Special Issue Update!_2002 Allowances for Ambulance Servicespdf file
Last Modified: 12/14/2001
2002 Allowances for Ambulance Services-December 2001 Special Issue Update!
November 2001 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 12/5/2001
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database Update. November 2001 Special Issue Update! - 2002
1st Quarter 2002 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/7/2001
The Medicare B Update! is a comprehensive magazine published quarterly for all Part B providers in the State of Florida.1st Quarter 2002 Update!
October 2001 Special Issue Update!_Updated Facility Rates for ASCspdf file
Last Modified: 10/3/2001
Updated Facility Rates for ASCs - October 2001 Special Issue Update!
4th Quarter 2001 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/1/2001
The 2002 update to the ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding structure is effective October 1, 2001. 2002.4th Quarter 2001 Update!
August 2001 Special Issue Update!_Final Update to 2001 Medicare Physicians Feepdf file
Last Modified: 8/1/2001
Final Update to 2001 Medicare Physicians Fee Schedule Database-August 2001 Special Issue Update!
August 2001 Special Issue Update! _Important Information Regarding Medicare Paypdf file
Last Modified: 8/1/2001
Important Information Regarding Medicare Payment Allowances for Injectable Drugs - August 2001 Special Issue Update!
DMEPOS Items Processed by Local Carriers -Correction to Articlepdf file
Last Modified: 6/8/2001
Correction to Article: An error has been noted regarding the effective date in the article that was published in the June 2001 Medicare B Update! Special Issue (page 7) of the paper publication. DMEPOS Items Processed by Local Carriers
June 2001 Special Issue Update!_Additional Changes Effective July 1, 2001pdf file
Last Modified: 6/5/2001
June 2001 Special Issue Update! - Additional Changes Effective July 1, 2001
3rd Quarter 2001 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/10/2001
3rd Quarter 2001 Update!
January 10, 2001 Special Issue Update! COB Contractor Fact Sheet for Providerspdf file
Last Modified: 2/19/2001
COB Contractor Fact Sheet for Providers January 10, 2001 Special Issue Update!
January 10, 2001 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/19/2001
COB Contractor Fact Sheet for Providers
March 2001 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/16/2001
This Special Issue Medicare B Update! outlines those changes that are effective for services performed on or after April 1, 2001 (unless otherwise noted).
2nd Quarter 2001 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/4/2001
2nd Quarter 2001 Update!
December 18, 2000 Special Issue Updatepdf file
Last Modified: 12/27/2000
December 18, 2000 Special Issue Update! - Ambulance Fee Schedule
December 2000 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 12/15/2000
December 2000 Special Issue Update! Additional HCPCS, MPFSDB, and Fee Information for 2001 (Notice: Included in this publication is the MPFSDB replacement data for "1st Quarter 2001 Update!" pages 23-58)
1st Quarter 2001 Update! Special Sectionpdf file
Last Modified: 12/5/2000
1st Quarter 2001 Update! - Special Section: 2001 HCPCS and MPFSDB (page 23-58)
September/October 2000 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 8/29/2000
September/October 2000 Update!
August 1, 2000 Special Issue Update! _FY 2000 ICD-9-CM Coding Changespdf file
Last Modified: 8/1/2000
ICD-9-CM Coding Changes effective October 1, 2000 -August 1, 2000 Special Issue Update! - FY 2000
July/August 2000 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 6/20/2000
July/August 2000 Update!
May/June 2000 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/11/2000
May/June 2000 Update!
March 3, 2000 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 3/1/2000
Special Issue Update! - First Quarter Changes to the 2000 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database March 3, 2000
March/April 2000 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 2/21/2000
March 3, 2000 Special Issue Update! - March/April 2000 Update!
January 31, 2000 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 1/31/2000
January 31, 2000 Special Issue Update! - Changes to the 2000 Medicare Physicians Fee Schedule Database
January/February 2000 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 1/3/2000
January/February 2000 Update!
December 1999 Special Issue Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/30/1999
December 1999 Special Issue Update! - HCPCS FY 2000
November/December 1999 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 10/25/1999
November/December 1999 Update!
July/August 1999 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 10/14/1999
July/August 1999 Update!
September/October 1999 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 10/13/1999
September/October 1999 Update!
May 1999 Special Issue Update!_Ambulancepdf file
Last Modified: 5/1/1999
May 1999 Special Issue Update! - Ambulance
May 1999 Special Issue Update!_Ambulancepdf file
Last Modified: 5/1/1999
May 1999 Special Issue Update! - Ambulance
May/June 1999 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/1/1999
May/June 1999 Update!
March/April 1999 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 3/1/1999
March/April 1999 Update!
January/February 1999 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 1/1/1999
January/February 1999 Update!
July/August 1998 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 7/1/1998
July/August 1998 Update!
May/June 1998 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/1/1998
May/June 1998 Update!
March/April 1998 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 3/1/1998
March/April 1998 Update!
January/February 1998 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 1/1/1998
January/February 1998 Update!
November/December 1997 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 11/1/1997
November/December 1997 Update!
September/October 1997 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 9/1/1997
September/October 1997 Update!
July/August 1997 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 7/1/1997
July/August 1997 Update!
May/June 1997 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 5/1/1997
May/June 1997 Update!
March/April 1997 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 3/1/1997
March/April 1997 Update!
January/February 1997 Update!pdf file
Last Modified: 1/1/1997
January/February 1997 Update!
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