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MMA – Changes to Chapter 29 – General Appeals Process in Initial Determinations

CR4019 focuses on the general appeals process in Initial Determinations. CR4019 contains a considerable amount of information that is pertinent to the entire process of Medicare claims appeals, and focuses specifically on the additions of Sections 200 to 260 to Chapter 29 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual.

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

Issue Date: October 13, 2005

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