Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04), Ch. 16 § 110.3
Coordination With A/B MACs (A) and Providers
110.3 - Coordination With A/B MACs (A) and Providers
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)
HO-437, A3-3628
There may be procedures hospitals bill for outpatients that are not included in the fee
schedule. Where gaps occur, hospitals should work out procedures with the A/B MAC
(A) so that the hospital can secure the missing information promptly. Price Codes
established by the A/B MAC (B) to fill gaps are valid until replaced by the earlier of
permanent codes or the next annual update.