1. Organizational Expectations The Vendor MUST: Possess a thorough understanding of American Medical Association (AMA) CPT®, HCPCS, ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes; IPPS, OPPS, and PPS payment systems; At no cost to the Agency, possess and maintain for the duration of the contract period, the required AMA CPT® license from the American Medical Association, valid for the duration of this contract, including but limited to: a. Vendor shall obtain or hold any and all licenses and authorizations from the AMA for the inclusion of AMA CPT® codes and descriptions, including abbreviated descriptions, in the Fee Schedule and for the right of Vendor to reproduce, publish and distribute; and having AMA CPT® codes and descriptions (including any and all royalty fees and other payments); b. Vendor shall obtain any renewals and extensions of said licenses and/or authorizations from the AMA as may be necessary for the term of this contract; and c. Royalty payments shall be a matter solely between Vendor and the AMA; the State of Connecticut and the Workers’ Compensation Commission shall be held harmless for any issues regarding payment or lack thereof.
