: Document published by CMS, it provides rural billing information and resources for Critical Access Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Home Health Agencies, Rural Health Clinics, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Swing Beds. This resource is intended to be a general summary of provider specific billing information and act as a reference to help improve billing practices.

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