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Enforcement of Mandatory Electronic Submission of Medicare Claims

This transmittal contains new instructions for the
enforcement of mandatory electronic submission of Medicare claims based on the
Administrative Simplification Compliance Act (ASCA) of 2001. These changes impact
both Chapter 21 (subsections 50.9 and 90.9) and Chapter 24 (subsection 9.5).

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 27, 2005

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.