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insurance obtain services from the MTF that are prescribed by providers external to the MTF. Laboratory and Radiology procedure

costs are calculated using the Physicians’ Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)–4 Report weight multiplied by either the laboratory

or radiology multiplier (Section III.J). Eligible beneficiaries (family members or retirees with medical insurance) are not personally

liable for this cost and shall not be billed by the MTF. MSA patients, who are not beneficiaries as defined by 10 U.S.C. 1074

and 1076, are charged at the ‘‘Other’’ rate if they are seen by an outside provider and only come to the MTF for services. The

final rule at 32 CFR Part 220, estimated to be published October 1, 1997, will eliminate the dollar threshold for high cost ancillary

services (by changing the threshold from $25 to $0) and the associated term ‘‘high cost ancillary service.’’ In anticipation of that

change, the phrase ‘‘high cost ancillary service’’ has been replaced with the phrase ‘‘ancillary services requested by an outside provider.’’

The elimination of the threshold also eliminates the bundling of costs whereby a patient is billed if the total cost of ancillary services

in a day (defined as 0001 hours to 2400 hours) exceeded $25.00. 9The attending physician is to complete the CPT–4 code to indicate the appropriate procedure followed during cosmetic surgery.

The appropriate rate will be applied depending on the treatment modality of the patient: Ambulatory procedure visit, outpatient

clinic visit or inpatient surgical care services. 10Family members of active duty personnel, retirees and their family members, and survivors shall be charged elective cosmetic

surgery rates. Elective cosmetic surgery procedure information is contained in Section III.G. The patient shall be charged the rate

as specified in the FY 1998 reimbursable rates for an episode of care. The charges for elective cosmetic surgery are at the full

reimbursement rate (designated as the ‘‘Other’’ rate) for inpatient per diem surgical care services in Section I.B., ambulatory procedure

visits as contained in Section III.C, or the appropriate outpatient clinic rate in Sections II.A–K. The patient is responsible for the

cost of the implant(s) and the prescribed cosmetic surgery rate. (NOTE: The implants and procedures used for the augmentation

mammaplasty are in compliance with Federal Drug Administration guidelines.) 11Each regional lipectomy shall carry a separate charge. Regions include head and neck, abdomen, flanks, and hips. 12These procedures are inclusive in the minor skin lesions. However, CHAMPUS separates them as noted here. All charges shall

be for the entire treatment, regardless of the number of visits required. 13 Dental service rates are based on a dental rate multiplier times the American Dental Association (ADA) code and the DoD

established weight for that code. 14Ambulance charges shall be based on hours of service in 15 minute increments. The rates listed in Section III.I are for 60

minutes or 1 hour of service. Providers shall calculate the charges based on the number of hours (and/or fractions of an hour)

that the ambulance is logged out on a patient run. Fractions of an hour shall be rounded to the next 15 minute increment (e.g.,

31 minutes shall be charged as 45 minutes). 15Air in-flight medical care reimbursement charges are determined by the status of the patient (ambulatory or litter) and are

per patient. The charges are billed only by the Air Force Global Patient Movement Requirement Center (GPMRC).

Dated: October 14, 1997.

L.M. Bynum,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison

Officer, Department of Defense.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

Meeting of the Task Force on Defense

Reform

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Task

Force on Defense Reform.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Task Force on Defense

Reform will meet in closed sessions on

November 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, and 25, 1997.

The Task Force on Defense Reform

was established to make

recommendations to the Secretary of

Defense and Deputy Secretary of

Defense on alternatives for

organizational reforms, reductions in

management overhead, and streamlined

business practices in the Department of

Defense (DoD), with emphasis on the

Office of the Secretary of Defense, the

Defense Agencies, the DoD field

activities, and the Military Departments.

In accordance with Section 10(d) of

the Federal Advisory Committee Act,

Pub. L. 92–463, as amended, 5 U.S.C.,

Appendix II, it has been determined that

matters affecting national security, as

covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1)(1988),

will be presented throughout the

meetings, and that, accordingly, these

meetings will be closed to the public.

Dated: October 14, 1997.

L.M. Bynum,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison

Officer, Department of Defense.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force

HQ USAF Scientific Advisory Board

Meeting

The Aerial Targets, UAVs, and Ranges

Symposium in support of the HQ USAF

Scientific Advisory Board will meet in

Las Vegas, NV on November 12–13,

1997, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to

gather information and receive briefings

on Aerial Targets, UAVs, and Ranges.

The meeting will be closed to the

public in accordance with Section 552b

of Title 5, United States Code,

specifically subparagraphs (1) and (4)

thereof.

For further information, contact the

HQ USAF Scientific Advisory Board

Secretariat at (703) 697–8404.

Barbara A. Carmichael,

Alternate Air Force Federal Register Liaison

Officer.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Fossil Energy

National Coal Council; Notice of Open

Meeting

Pursuant to the provisions of the

Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.

L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770), notice is hereby

given of the following meeting:

Name: National Coal Council.

Date And Time: Friday, November 14,

1997, 8:30 am.

Place: Hyatt Regency, Westshore, 6200

Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, FL.

Contact: Margie D. Biggerstaff, U.S.

Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy

(FE–5), Washington, D.C. 20585, Telephone:

202/586–3867.

Purpose of the Council: To provide advice,

information, and recommendations to the

Secretary of Energy on matters relating to

coal and coal industry issues.