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CMS Certification Numbers for Medicaid-Only Hospitals and New State Code for Foreign Countries

CMS certification numbers have been assigned for
Medicaid-only hospitals. These numbers are for identification purposes only and are not
used for reimbursement. State code “99” has been designated as the state code for
foreign countries.

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

Issue Date: August 01, 2012

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