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        <ExplanationTxt>PART V, SECTION B, LINE 20D: THE HOSPITAL FACILITY IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING A METHOD FOR COMPUTING AMOUNT GENERALLY BILLED THAT WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 1.501(R)-4 WHEN FINAL GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE.</ExplanationTxt>
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