Section 6503

SEC. 6503. BILLING AGENTS, CLEARINGHOUSES, OR OTHER ALTERNATE PAYEES REQUIRED TO REGISTER UNDER MEDICAID.

[a] In General- Section 1902[a] of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 42 U.S.C. 1396a[a]], as amended by section 6502[a], is amended by inserting after paragraph [78], the following:

'[79] provide that any agent, clearinghouse, or other alternate payee [as defined by the Secretary] that submits claims on behalf of a health care provider must register with the State and the Secretary in a form and manner specified by the Secretary;'.