Medicare Reimbursement for Ultrasound Procedures. Statement submitted to US Health Care Financing Administration.

Hall, Ben D., FACP.

Insurance, Health, Reimbursement;Medicare;United States Health Care Financing Administration;Specialties, Medical, Internal Medicine

Thu, 08/17/2000 - 3:14 PM EDT

Thu, 08/17/2000 - 3:16 PM EDT

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medicare_reimbursement_for_ultrasound_procedures_statement_to_us_health_care_financing_administration_1979.pdf

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