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CMS Pub. 100-04, ch. 21, § 30.4
Exhibits of the Extended Family of MSNs in Color
This chapter’s specifications are detailed for black & white printing. Color printing is not
being implemented at this time. However, it is possible that MACs may be encouraged
to print in color in the future.
In regards to the MSN, “color” refers to the usage of blue and black ink only. The
approved blue ink color for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services publications is
PMS 300, in the Pantone Matching System.
For additional color specifications, please refer to the exhibits below.
Exhibit 4.1 - Part A, Inpatient Color
Exhibit 4.2 - Part B, Assigned Color
Exhibit 4.3 - DME, Assigned Color
History
(Rev. 3210, Issued: 03-03-15, Effective: 04-16-15. Implementation: 04-16-15)
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-25
- Edition
- iom-2026-08-25
- Content hash
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