### Question
How does the law define fee schedule area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*, **fee schedule area** is defined as:

> a locality used under section 1395u(b) of this title for purposes of computing payment amounts for physicians' services

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

