Remittance Advice Remark Code and Claim Adjustment Reason Code Update
This CR contains information about remark codes MA02 and MA03. Remark Code MA02 has been updated effective December 29, 2005.
As of January 1, 2006, Remark Code MA03 will not be used for Medicare Fee For Service (FFS). Medicare contractors must update their remittance advice maps/matrices as appropriate to incorporate those changes that impact their electronic and paper remittance advice, and coordination benefits transactions.
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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 17, 2006
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