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Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code Files for October 2021

This instruction describes the process for updating the two Medicare ZIP Code files (ZIP5 and ZIP9) for the October 2021 quarter. This instruction also describes the revision to and the process for downloading the Calendar Year-End ZIP Code files.

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

Issue Date: July 15, 2021

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