A QIO reconsidered determination is binding upon all parties to the reconsideration unless—
(a)
A hearing is requested in accordance with § 473.40 and a final decision rendered; or
(b)
The reconsidered determination is later reopened and revised in accordance with § 473.48.
[50 FR 15372, Apr. 17, 1985; 50 FR 41887, Oct. 16, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 25855, May 12, 1997; 62 FR 49938, Sept. 24, 1997. Redesignated at 64 FR 66279, Nov. 24, 1999]