Pub. 100-08 Medicare Program Integrity
Guidance to clarify (due to contractor misinterpretation) the role of the Conditions of Participation (COP) requirements in determining when care is reasonable and necessary.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 30, 2004
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