CMS To Release Provider CD-ROM

Expected to be mailed out early in November, a new CD-ROM will be available from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services including the 2006 Participation Enrollment and Physician Fee Schedule, a new prescription drug benefit video and provider tool kit, CMS 855 information and applications, claim submission information and updates, invalid and non-covered codes, deductible/co-insurance rates and electronic data interchange and funds transfer information for providers. The CD-ROM will be readable by any system with Microsoft Windows or Mac OS 8 or greater. You may visit www.cms.hhs.gov/providerupdate  for continuing updates to the information provided following the national mailing in November.