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Preventing Submission of Cross-Reference Document Control Numbers on Original Claims

The purpose of this change request is to create a new edit in Original Medicare systems to prevent providers from submitting unnecessary data on original claims.

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Final

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

Issue Date: January 19, 2023

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