A QIO reconsidered determination is binding upon all parties to the reconsideration unless--
(a) A hearing is requested in accordance with Sec. 478.40 and a final decision rendered; or
(b) The reconsidered determination is later reopened and revised in accordance with Sec. 478.48. [50 FR 15372, Apr. 17, 1985; 50 FR 41887, Oct. 16, 1985, as amended at 62 FR 25855, May 12, 1997; 62 FR 49938, Sept. 24, 1997. Redesignated at 64 FR 66279, Nov. 24, 1999; 77 FR 68563, Nov. 15, 2012]