Common Working File (CWF) to the Medicare Beneficiary Database (MDB) Data Exchange Changes
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Regulatory News Topic
CMS Transmittal 908 (CR 4300), released on April 21, 2006, covers information available in the CWF and MDB regarding remaining coverage available for smoking cessation counseling, remaining dollar limitations for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology services, remaining blood deductible, and United Mine Worker coverage information.
Date of Insight Article
Sunday, March 05, 2006
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