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October 2009 Quarterly ASP Medicare Part B Drug Pricing Files and Revisions to Prior Quarterly Pricing Files MLN Matters 6585

Medicare contractors will implement the October 2009 ASP drug pricing file for Medicare Part B drugs; and if released by CMS, also the revised July 2009, April 2009, January 2009, and October 2008 files.

Additional Instructions on Processing Claims for DMEPOS Items Submitted Under Guidelines Established in CR 5917 MLN Matters 6573

CR 6573 clarifies the claims filing jurisdiction and payment policies for claims submitted under the guidelines established in CR 5917 when the beneficiary is located outside of the local carrier/A/B MAC's jurisdiction. Payment of DMEPOS items is based on the fee schedule amount for the state where the beneficiary maintains their permanent residence.
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