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The material presented in this web site is the opinion of an unpaid patient advocate and may not reflect the positions of any private organization or governmental agency. The statements made herein are based on personal experience and research, the writer's interpretation of relevant statutes and determinations of selected Administrative Law Judges in relevant cases. Citations are made to primary sources whenever possible. The writer is not a physician or an attorney, and the material herein is not intended nor should be taken as medical or legal advice. Nor should it be used for Medicare billing purposes.

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I would be happy to discuss any issues raised by this material in a positive and constructive manner.

Robert Weiss, M.S.