The purpose of this Transmittal is:

• To explain recent and proposed changes in Medicaid reimbursement rates for physician
  and specialty services.
• To notify you of implementation of the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) related
  edits that are mandated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• To notify you of adjustments for claims subject to Utilization Review Limits.
• To make you aware of upcoming reprocessing of claims related to the above issues.