42 C.F.R. § 405.920 Initial determinations.
Title 42 - Public Health
After a claim is filed with the appropriate contractor in the manner and form described in subpart C of part 424 of this chapter, the contractor must— (a) Determine if the items and services furnished are covered or otherwise reimbursable under title XVIII of the Act; (b) Determine any amounts payable and make payment accordingly; and (c) Notify the parties to the initial determination of the determination in accordance with §405.921.
Title 42: Public Health
PART 405—FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
Subpart I—Determinations, Redeterminations, Reconsiderations, and Appeals Under Original Medicare (Part A and Part B)
Initial Determinations
§ 405.920 Initial determinations.

