In addition, carriers may be asking ambulance suppliers to convert to a single carrier-wide billing method until such time as the Fee Schedule is implemented. There is much that is still left unanswered by the new Program Memorandum and we will pass along any additional news when available. Summary -Changes NOT Delayed 1. HCFA is requiring the placement of the zip code of the point of pick-up on all claims. Use of the transition formulas - payment based on current methodology.
Mandatory assignment is delayed.
Use of new mileage code. The reason for the delay is that they must publish the Final Rule 30 days before implementation. They are unable to publish the Final Rule due to the volume of comments received on the Proposed Rule by November 13. I will keep you informed as more news becomes available. HCFA has postponed full implementation of the Fee Schedule.