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Process for Handling Electronic Submission of Medical Documentation (esMD)

The purpose of this change request (CR) is to define the steps esMD review contractors must use in situations where the provider has failed to submit a response to an ADR letter by the deadline.

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

Issue Date: June 15, 2012

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