These files reflect technical corrections to the relative value units, including for CPT codes G0341, 29870, 36481, 37183, 47382, 50200, 55873, 92610, 99221, 99222, 99223, 99304, 99305 and 99306, and to the CY 2010 conversion factor contained in the CY 2010 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule. (See www.federalregister.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2009-26502_PI.pdf). The conversion factor for CY 2010 is $28.3895 instead of $28.4061 as previously indicated in the final rule. A correction notice will be published in the Federal Register regarding these corrections.
CMS is extending the 2010 Annual Participation Enrollment Program. The participation enrollment period will now end January 31, 2010, instead of December 31, 2009.