[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 42, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 42CFR405.500]

[Page 107-108]
 
                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
 
                    CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE
                          & MEDICAID SERVICES,
                        DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
                             HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 405_FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED--Table of Contents
 
          Subpart E_Criteria for Determining Reasonable Charges
 
Sec.  405.500  Basis.

    Authority: Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1302 and 1395hh).

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    Source: 32 FR 12599, Aug. 31, 1967, unless otherwise noted. 
Redesignated at 42 FR 52826, Sept. 30, 1977.


    Subpart E is based on the provisions of the following sections of 
the Act: Section 1814(b) provides for Part A payment on the basis of the 
lesser of a provider's reasonable costs or customary charges. Section 
1832 establishes the scope of benefits provided under the Part B 
supplementary medical insurance program. Section 1833(a) sets forth the 
amounts of payment for supplementary medical insurance services on the 
basis of the lesser of a provider's reasonable costs or customary 
charges. Section 1834(a) specifies how payments are made for the 
purchase or rental of new and used durable medical equipment for 
Medicare beneficiaries. Section 1834(b) provides for payment for 
radiologist services on a fee schedule basis. Section 1834(c) provides 
for payments and standards for screening mammography. Section 1842(b) 
sets forth the provisions for a carrier to enter into a contract with 
the Secretary and to make determinations with respect to Part B claims. 
Section 1842(h) sets forth the requirements for a physician or supplier 
to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Secretary to become a 
participating physician or supplier. Section 1842(i) sets forth the 
provisions for the payment of Part B claims. Section 1848 establishes a 
fee schedule for payment of physician services. Section 1861(b) sets 
forth the inpatient hospital services covered by the Medicare program. 
Section 1861(s) sets forth medical and other health services covered by 
the Medicare program. Section 1861(v) sets forth the general authority 
under which CMS may establish limits on provider costs recognized as 
reasonable in determining Medicare program payments. Section 1861(aa) 
sets forth the rural health clinic services and Federally qualified 
health center services covered by the Medicare program. Section 1861(jj) 
defines the term ``covered osteoporosis drug.'' Section 1862(a)(14) 
lists services that are excluded from coverage. Section 1866(a) 
specifies the terms for provider agreements. Section 1881 authorizes 
special rules for the coverage of and payment for services furnished to 
patients with end-stage renal disease. Section 1886 sets forth the 
requirements for payment to hospitals for inpatient hospital services. 
Section 1887 sets forth requirements for payment of provider-based 
physicians and payment under certain percentage arrangements. Section 
1889 provides for Medicare and Medigap information by telephone.

[60 FR 63175, Dec. 8, 1995]