Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE)-(Note: This is a full replacement of CR 3413, transmittal 294, dated September 3, 2004. CR 3413 is rescinded.) Pub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing
Guidance for: coverage under Part B of an initial preventative physical examination (IPPE), including a screening electrocardiogram (EKG), for new Medicare beneficiaries, effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2005, subject to certain eligibility and other limitations
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 22, 2004
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