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42 CFR 424.3: Definitions.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 42—Public Health
- CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- SUBCHAPTER B—MEDICARE PROGRAM
- PART 424—CONDITIONS FOR MEDICARE PAYMENT
- Subpart A—General Provisions
As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise—
HCPCS means Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System.
ICD-9-CM means International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification.
Nonparticipating hospital means a hospital that does not have in effect a provider agreement to participate in Medicare.
Participating hospital means a hospital that has in effect a provider agreement to participate in Medicare.
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