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Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 23 - Fee Schedule Administration and Coding Requirements

Guidance for this document provides general rules and requirements for ICD diagnosis and procedure coding on claims, description of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and details for services paid under the Medicare Physicians' Fee Schedule.

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

Issue Date: July 24, 2020

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