The Stark Law (42 U.S.C. §1395nn) primarily prohibits physician self-referrals for designated health services unless:
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A
The referral is for fewer than 10 patients per year
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B
An applicable exception is met, such as the in-office ancillary services exception
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C
The physician has held privileges at the facility for over five years
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D
The referring physician holds board certification in the relevant specialty