Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter IV - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter B - Medicare Program |
Part 421 - Medicare Contracting |
Subpart E - Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) |
§ 421.401 - Definitions.
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§ 421.401 Definitions.
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Appropriate MAC means a MAC that has a contract under section 1874A of the Act to perform a particular Medicare administrative function in relation to:
(1) A particular individual entitled to benefits under Part A or enrolled under Part B, or both;
(2) A specific provider of services or supplier; or
(3) A class of providers of services or suppliers.
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) means an agency, organization, or other person with a contract under section 1874A of the Act.