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CMS Transmittal R250SOMA: Revisions to State Operations Manual (SOM), Chapter 5
Policy ID: CMS-T-R250SOMASpecialty: Multi-specialtyAdded: 10/17/2026Effective: October 16, 2026billing update
What changed
SOM Chapter 5 revised; review survey/certification compliance impact.
Who’s affected: Multi-specialty billing teams · Effective: October 16, 2026
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