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Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 24 – General EDI and EDI Support Requirements, Electronic Claims, and Mandatory Electronic Filing of Medicare Claims

Guidance for waiver of the Administrative Simplification and Compliance Act (ASCA) requirement that claims be submitted electronically to be considered for Medicare payment. Providers are to self-assess to determine if they meet the criteria to qualify for a waiver.

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

Issue Date: October 07, 2019

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