An initial determination under Part A of Medicare does not include determinations relating to:
(a)
The reasonable cost of items or services furnished under Part A of Medicare;
(b)
Whether an institution or agency meets the conditions for participation in the program;
(c)
Whether an individual is qualified for use of the expedited appeals process as provided in § 405.718 ;
(d)
An action regarding compromise of a claim arising under the Medicare program, or termination or suspension of collection action on such a claim under the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (31 U.S.C. 3711 ). See 20 CFR 404.515 for overpayment claims against an individual, § 405.376 for overpayment claims against a provider, physician or other supplier, and § 408.110 for claims concerning unpaid Medicare premiums;
(e)
The transfer or discharge of residents of skilled nursing facilities in accordance with § 483.12 of this chapter; or
(f)
The preadmission screening and annual resident review processes required by part 483 subparts C and E of this chapter.
[45 FR 73932, Nov. 7, 1980; 46 FR 24565, May 1, 1981, as amended at 52 FR 22454, June 12, 1987; 52 FR 48123, Dec. 18, 1987; 57 FR 56504, Nov. 30, 1992; 61 FR 63749, Dec. 2, 1996]