Update to Common Working File (CWF) Benefit Period Logic for Occurrence Code 22 on Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Swing Bed Inpatient Claims
This MLN Matters Article is intended for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) billing Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for SNF inpatient services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: October 05, 2018
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