May 31, 2000

Medi-795-00

TO: ALL MEDICARE PROVIDERS

SUBJECT: SYSTEM "DARK DAYS" DUE TO IMPLEMENTATION OF CLAIMS EXPANSION AND LINE ITEM PROCESSING INITIATIVE (CELIP)

PRIMARY INTERESTS: BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGERS, FINANCIAL DIRECTORS

EFFECTIVE DATE: JUNE 5, 2000

Medi 791-00,(5/25/00) contained information about the Claims Expansion/Line Item Processing (CELIP) initiative. HCFA has set an effective date of June 5, 2000.

In order to implement this system change, the Common Working File, FISS, Automated Response Unit and Direct Data Entry systems will not be operational on June 2 and June 3, 2000. Normal access will be available on June 5, 2000.

THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE SHARED WITH ALL HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AND MANAGERIAL MEMBERS OF THE PROVIDER STAFF. NO COST COPIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM OUR WEB SITE AT riverbendgba.com

 

Please refer any questions to our office at (423) 755-5950.


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