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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Anesthesiologist Assistants, and Physician Assistants

Guidance that outlines the required healthcare practitioner qualifications and coverage, billing, and payment criteria for Medicare services furnished by Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs), and Physician Assistants (PAs). Topics are: Glossary, Providers Enrolling in the Medicare Program, APRN Qualifications and Billing Guidelines, AA Qualifications and Billing Guidelines, PA Qualifications and Billing Guidelines, and Resources.

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Final

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

Issue Date: April 01, 2020

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