414.104—PEN Items and Services.

(a) Payment rules. Payment for PEN items and services is made in a lump sum for nutrients and supplies that are purchased and on a monthly basis for equipment that is rented.

(b) Fee schedule amount. The fee schedule amount for payment for an item or service furnished in 2002 is the lesser of—

(i) The reasonable charge from 1995; or

(ii) The reasonable charge that would have been used in determining payment for 2002.

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414.104—PEN Items and Services.