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Medicare Universal Product Number Act of 1997

Introduced: November 4, 1997 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Nov 4, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 4, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11685-11686)
Nov 4, 1997
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Universal Product Number Act of 1997 - Sets a deadline for all electronic claims forms used for reimbursement under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA) to accommodate the use of universal product numbers (UPNs) for certain covered items.

Amends SSA title XVIII to require any claim for reimbursement for any covered item under Medicare to contain the UPNs of the covered item in order for the claim to be paid.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report annually to the Congress on the implementation of this Act.

What's happening now November 4, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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