Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04), Ch. 17 § 100.1.2
Format for Data
100.1.2 - Format for Data
(Rev. 866, Issued: 02-17-06, Effective: 07-01-06, Implementation: 07-03-06)
In order to simplify the transfer of physician election information, prior to end of the
election period, the A/B MACs (B) and the designated A/B MAC (B) shall determine a
common format in which to send the information to the designated A/B MAC (B). This
format shall remain constant for subsequent years unless CMS issues instructions that it
is to be changed.