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Manualization of Payment Change for Diagnostic Mammography and Diagnostic Computer Aided Detection

Manualizes changes to the payment methodology for
diagnostic mammography and diagnostic computer aided detection services provided by
hospitals subject to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System. This instruction also
adds clarifying language regarding age criteria for screening mammographies.

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Final

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

Issue Date: February 18, 2005

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