MLN908084 - Patients in Custody Under a Penal Authority
This revised product comprises Subregulatory Guidance for the Patients in Custody Under a Penal Authority and its content is based on publicly available content from the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16 https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/bp102c16.pdf and the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 1 https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/clm104c01.pdf#page=38.
CMS policy or operation subject matter experts also reviewed/cleared this product. This product educates providers by outlining Medicare policy about payment for medical items and services provided to Medicare patients incarcerated or in custody under a penal statute or rule. The previous version is posted on the CMS website at: https://www.cms.gov/outreach-and-education/medicare-learning-network-mln/mlnproducts/downloads/items-services-furnished-to-beneficiaries-in-custody-under-penal-authority-fact-sheet-icn908084.pdf
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 17, 2024
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