Citing misleading information in the Medicare manual, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued the following clarification of coverage rules for a screening pelvic exam (including a clinical breast exam):

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July 9, 2008 - Table of Contents

NIR July 9, 2008 (full PDF issue)

Senate Set for Showdown on Medicare Physician Fee Fix

CMS Proposes 2009 Physician Fee Schedule Rule

CMS Invites Input on Pricing New Lab Codes for 2009

‘You Still Have Time to Sign Up for 2008 Quality Reporting’

CMS Finalizes Rule on Hepatitis C and Transfusion Safety

CMS Lowers Fee for Metabolic Panel Code 80047

Medicare Preventive Service Update

Protest Halts MAC Contract to National Heritage Insurance