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Manual Update for Emergency Department Procedure Coded for Method II Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to provide clarification for Method II CAH physicians that have reassigned their benefits for services rendered in an emergency department.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 23, 2026
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