§424.3. Definitions.
42 C.F.R. § 424.3
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.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[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]
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh.
Source
Source: 53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[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]