CMS-1500 – Revised Timeline

Form CMS-1500 (08/05) will be implemented January 02, 2007. Providers will not be mandated to use the revised Form CMS-1500 (08/05) until April 02, 2007. Providers may contact TFP Data Systems at JRMagdaleno@tfpdata.com to receive copies of the revised form.

The revised implementation time line is (revised June 30, 2006):

• January 02, 2007: Health plans, clearinghouses, and other information support vendors should be ready to handle and accept the revised Form CMS-1500 (08/05). Note: To circumvent processing delays, providers are encouraged to submit both their NPI and provider identification number (PIN) on the revised Form CMS-1500 (08/05).
• January 02, 2007 – March 30, 2007: Providers can use either the current Form CMS-1500 (12/90) version or the revised Form CMS-1500 (08/05) version.
• April 2, 2007: The current Form CMS-1500 (12/90) version is discontinued; only the revised Form CMS-1500 (08/05) will be accepted.