42 C.F.R. § 411.386 CMS's advisory opinions as exclusive.
Title 42 - Public Health
The procedures described in this subpart constitute the only method by which any individuals or entities can obtain a binding advisory opinion on the subject of a physician's referrals, as described in §411.370. CMS has not and does not issue a binding advisory opinion on the subject matter in §411.370, in either oral or written form, except through written opinions it issues in accordance with this subpart. [69 FR 57230, Sept. 24, 2004]
Title 42: Public Health
PART 411—EXCLUSIONS FROM MEDICARE AND LIMITATIONS ON MEDICARE PAYMENT
Subpart J—Financial Relationships Between Physicians and Entities Furnishing Designated Health Services
§ 411.386 CMS's advisory opinions as exclusive.