42 CFR 424.3 - Definitions.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

Title 42 - Public Health last revised: Nov 19, 2024

§ 424.3 - Definitions.

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]

authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh

source: 53 FR 6634, Mar. 2, 1988, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 42 CFR 424.3