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We propose that we would provide the historical benchmark that has been adjusted to exclude payment amounts for HCPSC or CPT codes associated with SAHS billing activity occurring in the performance year being reconciled to ACOs as part of their financial reconciliation settlement package for the performance year, as opposed to providing a separate new historical benchmark report in advance of settlement

We note that, as proposed, HCPCS code GSPI1 could also be billed with psychotherapy services, which are not considered for purposes of beneficiary assignment under 425.400(c)

For a more detailed discussion of the methodology associated with very short equipment life durations, we refer readers to the CY 2021 PFS final rule (85 FR 84482 through 84483)

As noted in the CY 2023 PFS final rule (87 FR 69790) and explained in the CY 2023 PFS proposed rule (87 FR 46102), when we refer to community-based organizations, we mean public or private not-for-profit entities that provide specific services to the community or targeted populations in the community to address the health and social needs of those populations