Chapter 29 Clean-Up
The Medicare claim appeals process was amended by the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA). Section 1869 (c) of the Social Security Act (the Act), as amended by BIPA, required changes to the 42 Code of Federal Regulations regarding the appeals process.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 28, 2008
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