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US HR3171
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that certain orthotist's and prosthetist's clinical notes under Medicare be treated as part of the patient's medical record.
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Introduced
07/10/2017
07/10/2017
In Committee
07/14/2017
07/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that certain orthotist's and prosthetist's clinical notes under Medicare be treated as part of the patient's medical record. This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to specify that documentation created by an orthotist or prosthetist shall be considered part of a Medicare beneficiary's medical record for purposes of determining the reasonableness and medical necessity of orthotics and prosthetics.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Social Security Act to specify that documentation created by an orthotist or prosthetist shall be considered part of a Medicare beneficiary's medical record for the purposes of determining the reasonableness and medical necessity of orthotics and prosthetics. This ensures that the clinical notes of these healthcare professionals are treated as part of the patient's medical record, which can help support the documentation provided by eligible medical professionals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3171/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3171/BILLS-115hr3171ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3171/BILLS-115hr3171ih.pdf.pdf |
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