Guidance Regarding CMS Coverage Policy
Guidance for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Section 1876 Cost Contractors, Section 1833 Health Care Prepayment plans and PACE organizations(organizations) that they should avail themselves of the Medicare Administrative Contractors’ (MAC) contractor medical directors (CMDs) or other appropriate MAC staff when facing questions regarding Medicare coverage that are not addressed by national coverage determinations (NCDs), the information CMS makes available on its websites, or other supporting documents.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 05, 2014
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