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Eliminate the Use of Surrogate UPINs (OTH000) on Medicare Claims Eliminate the Use of Surrogate UPINs (OTH000) on Medicare Claims

This CR rescinds CR 4177, Transmittal 752, which eliminated the use of the surrogate UPIN OTH000 on claims submitted by billers, suppliers, physicians and non-physician practitioners.

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

Issue Date: March 31, 2006

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