Spotlight on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Agents for 2006
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Regulatory News Topic
In the 2006 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, CMS has activated HCPCS Q9952 through Q9954 for hospitals for billing MRI contrast agents.
Date of Insight Article
Saturday, February 12, 2005
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