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Coverage of Kidney Disease Patient Education Services

Guidance for MIPPA Section 152(b) that adds Kidney Disease Patient Education services as a Medicare covered benefit for Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with Stage IV chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Final

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

Issue Date: December 18, 2009

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