(Revised 6/13/2000)

Developed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association on behalf of HCFA. Please refer to the final rule as published in the Federal Register for Authoritative guidance in the new system. This publication should not be considered an authoritative source in making Medicare Program policy determinations.



• Introduction
• Chapter 1 - Overview of the OPPS
  
• Chapter 2 - Claims Processing System Modification
• Chapter 3 - Outpatient Code Editor Modifications
• Chapter 4 - Clinical Implications of the OPPS
• Chapter 5 - OPPS Payment Calculations
• Chapter 6 - Provider-Based Entities

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