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Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Chapter 6 - Hospital Services Covered Under Part B

Guidance for all hospitals and critical access hospitals that participate in Medicare. This chapter describes payments that may be made under Part B for physician services, limitations on outpatient services, and certain drugs that may be covered under Part B.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 04, 2020

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