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CMS Pub. 100-04, ch. 17, § 100.1.2

Format for Data

activein force · 2026-08-25 – presentas-observed

In order to simplify the transfer of physician election information, prior to end of the

election period, the A/B MACs (B) and the designated A/B MAC (B) shall determine a

common format in which to send the information to the designated A/B MAC (B). This

format shall remain constant for subsequent years unless CMS issues instructions that it

is to be changed.

History

(Rev. 866, Issued: 02-17-06, Effective: 07-01-06, Implementation: 07-03-06)

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2026-08-25
Edition
iom-2026-08-25
Content hash
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