Implanted Prosthetic Devices for Part B Inpatients
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Regulatory News Topic
CMS released Medicare Claims Processing Transmittal 1597 (Change Request 6050) on September 12, 2008. This transmittal provides information regarding payment for implanted prosthetic devices for Part B inpatients in hospitals that are paid under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS).
Date of Insight Article
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
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