### Question
Can you define what applicable payment system means?


### Answer
**Applicable payment system** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395m*:

> the following:


(i) The physician fee schedule established under section 1395w–4(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

