2009 Annual Update for the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Bonus Payments
HPSA bonuses are payable for services furnished by physicians in areas designated as HPSAs. The CMS automated ZIP code file shall be populated using the latest designations made as close as possible to November 1 of each year. This yearly update Change Request will provide the name of the test file and the name of the final file for the HPSA bonus payments for 2009. The attached Recurring Update Notification applies to Chapter 4, §250.2.2, and Chapter 12, §90.4.5.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 29, 2008
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