decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 4 (April)
CMS: RACs won't take action in areas affected by MAC transition process
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Article Overview
This Part B News article covers CMS guidance on how Medicare Administrative Contractor transition protests are affecting Recovery Audit Contractor activity in multiple jurisdictions. It explains the temporary blackout period tied to contractor changes, notes the role of provider education and Joint Operating Agreements during transitions, and lists the impacted jurisdictions and contractors. The article is relevant to Medicare billing and compliance staff monitoring contractor changes, audit activity, and transition timing across affected states.
Why This Topic Matters
Organizations billing Medicare in affected jurisdictions need to understand that contractor transitions can temporarily alter audit and correspondence activity. This context helps compliance and revenue cycle teams track administrative changes that may affect claims operations and audit readiness.
What You Will Learn
- How MAC transition protests are affecting RAC activity
- What a temporary blackout period means in the context of contractor changes
- Why Joint Operating Agreements are part of the transition process
- Which Medicare jurisdictions are mentioned as being under protest
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle teams
- Compliance officers
- Practice managers
- Medicare providers
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