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Common Working File (CWF) Informational Unsolicited Response (IUR)for claims that have line item dates of service after the date of death of a beneficiary

This change request will implement an informational unsolicited response
from the CWF to the DME MAC claims processor for claims that have line items for dates of service after
the date of death. This edit will review all claims previously paid on a daily basis prior to the date of death
being posted to CWF.

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

Issue Date: November 05, 2010

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