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Updates to the Electronic Correspondence Referral System (ECRS) User Guide v7.0 and Quick Reference Card v7.0

All changes are to chapter 5 of the above manual. The Electronic Correspondence Referral System (ECRS) is being updated to meet the changing needs of the Intermediaries and Carriers and CMS requirements. Corrected title of Attachments 1 and 2 in the TOC. All other changes are in Attachment 1, the User Guide and Attachment 2, the Quick Reference Guide, which will be replaced in their
entirety: the Workers’ Compensation Set-Aside date was changed from February 13, 2004 to on or about May 3, 2004 (subject to change); correct reason code 90 to 91, delete reason code 89, and add patient relationship code 20; and added instructions on how to view all CWF Assistance Requests, MSP Inquiries, and Lead Contractor Assignments.

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

Issue Date: March 19, 2004

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