Expansion of the Current Scope of Editing for Ordering/Referring Providers for claims processed by Medicare Carriers and Part B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)
Guidance for all physicians and non-physician practitioners that meet the definitions at section 1861(r) and 1842(b)(18)(C) on the required unique identifier of the ordering/referring provider on the claim if that service or item was the result of an order or referral.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 26, 2009
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