In preparation of standardization for the full implementation of HIPAA,CMS has instructed carriers to eliminate Level _______ codes from their claim processing systems.

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Level III codes, also known as local codes, were created by local Medicare administrative contractors (MACs) for use in their specific regions. They were not nationally recognized codes and caused confusion and difficulty in standardizing coding practices. As part of the HIPAA standardization process, CMS instructed carriers to eliminate Level III codes from their systems.

In Preparation of Standardization for the Full Implementation of HIPAA,CMS