Pass-through extension for certain devices
(i) In general
(i)In general#
In the case of a device whose period of pass-through status under this paragraph will end on December 31, 2022 , such pass-through status shall be extended for a 1–year period beginning on January 1, 2023 .
(ii)No adjustment for packaged costs#
For purposes of the 1–year period described in clause (i), the Secretary shall not remove the packaged costs of such device (as determined by the Secretary) from the payment amount under this subsection for a covered OPD service (or group of services) with which it is packaged.
(iii)No application of aggregate limit or budget neutrality#
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, this subparagraph shall not be taken into account—
(I) in applying the limit on annual aggregate adjustments under subparagraph (E) for 2023; or
(II) in making any budget neutrality adjustments under this subsection for 2023.
(iii)(I)#
in applying the limit on annual aggregate adjustments under subparagraph (E) for 2023; or
(iii)(II)#
in making any budget neutrality adjustments under this subsection for 2023.