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42 CFR 424.71: 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 F—Limitations on Assignment and Reassignment of Claims
As used in this subpart, unless the context indicates otherwise—
Court of competent jurisdiction means a court that has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties before it.
Facility means a hospital or other institution that furnishes health care services to inpatients.
Entity means a person, group, or facility that is enrolled in the Medicare program.
Power of attorney means any written documents by which a principal authorizes an agent to—
(1) Receive, in the agent's name, any payments due the principal;
(2) Negotiate checks payable to the principal; or
(3) Receive, in any other manner, direct payment of amounts due the principal.
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