§ 424.3 - Definitions.  


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  • § 424.3 Definitions.

    As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise -

    HCPCS means Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System.

    ICD-9-CM means International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification.

    Nonparticipating hospital means a hospital that does not have in effect a provider agreement to participate in Medicare.

    Participating hospital means a hospital that has in effect a provider agreement to participate in Medicare.

    [53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, as amended at 59 FR 10299, Mar. 4, 1994; 63 FR 26311, May 12, 1998; 70 FR 45055, Aug. 4, 2005]