### Question
How is the term disclosing part B provider defined?


### Answer
The term **disclosing part B provider** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a* as the following:

> any entity receiving payment on an assignment-related basis for furnishing items or services for which payment may be made under part B of subchapter XVIII of this chapter, except that such term does not include an entity described in section 1320a–3(a)(2) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PEER REVIEW > Part A-General Provisions**

