Use of 9-Digit ZIP codes for Determining the Correct Payment
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Use of 9-Digit ZIP codes for Determining the Correct Payment
Effective October 1, 2007 providers will have to include the full nine-digit ZIP code for services paid under the Medicare Physician Fee for Service program and anesthesia services when those services are provided in a ZIP code area that crosses payment localities.
We believe this will be significant for many of our customers.
We encourage you to use nine-digit zip codes when necessary.
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Make sure that if you provide services paid by carriers under the Medicare Physicain Fee Schedule (MPFS) or anesthesia services in a payment locality whose ZIP code matches the defined CMS codes with effective dates of service on or after October 1, 2007, you must include the nine-digit ZIP code on the claim.
If this affects you, make sure that your Provider File Master Address has a valid nine-digit address. If a valid nine-digit ZIP code is not on the file, submit a CMS-855A, the Medicare Enrollment Application, with a valid nine-digit ZIP code.
Additional Information
You can find more information about the use of nine-digit ZIP codes for determining the correct payment locality for anesthesia services and services paid under the (MPFS) by going to CR5208.
You might also want to look at updated Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Publication 100-04, Chapter 1 (General Billing Requirements), Section 10.1.1 (Payment Jurisdiction among Local Carriers for Services Paid Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Anesthesia Services) which you will find as an attachment to this CR.
If you have any questions, please contact your carrier at their toll-free number, which may be found at the CMS web site.
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You can get more information from CMS here.