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Revision of the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to Remove References to “Purchased Diagnostic Test” and Replace With Language Consistent With the Anti-Markup Rule

Guidance for contractors on updates to references in the Internet Only Manual (IOM) to "purchased diagnostic tests;" replacing them with the new anti-markup language as finalized by the 2009 PFS final rule (73 FR 69799, November 19, 2008).

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

Issue Date: March 12, 2010

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