Chart for Determining the Applicability for the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process
Guidance for disputing parties that provides a high-level summary to assist in determining whether the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process or a state law or All-Payer Model Agreement applies for determining out-of-network rates.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 13, 2023
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