42 C.F.R. § 424.3 Definitions.
Title 42 - Public Health
As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise— HCPCS means Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. ICD–9–CM means International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification. Nonparticipating hospital means a hospital that does not have in effect a provider agreement to participate in Medicare. Participating hospital means a hospital that has in effect a provider agreement to participate in Medicare. [53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, as amended at 59 FR 10299, Mar. 4, 1994; 63 FR 26311, May 12, 1998; 70 FR 45055, Aug. 4, 2005]
Title 42: Public Health
PART 424—CONDITIONS FOR MEDICARE PAYMENT
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 424.3 Definitions.
