Changes to Part D Date of Death PDE Editing Effective July 1, 2017
Guidance for: This memorandum announces effective July 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will modify the
current prescription drug event (PDE) data editing associated with a beneficiary’s date of death
(DOD).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 29, 2016
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