Industry Notes: MAC Offers Advice on Denied Accelerated Payments

Article Overview

This brief industry note summarizes guidance from a Medicare Administrative Contractor FAQ about why certain Medicare accelerated or advance payment requests were not approved during the COVID-19 relief period. It is aimed at providers, suppliers, and billing or compliance staff who want to understand the general categories of screening involved and the organizational factors that can affect a request. The article focuses on the administrative review process, the types of status checks referenced by the contractor, and where providers may need to look internally for clarification.