ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2008 Issue 26
PHYSICIAN NOTES: CMS Moves to Make RAC Program Permanent After Recovering Almost $700 Million
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Article Overview
This physician-focused news piece summarizes CMS activity related to the Recovery Audit Contractor program and a separate CMS reference resource for PQRI participants. It is relevant to providers, practice managers, and coders who follow Medicare program updates, audit activity, and reporting guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article explains CMS program changes that can affect Medicare-participating practices, including audit oversight and quality reporting administration. It helps readers stay current on operational updates that may influence compliance and reporting workflows.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS described the status and expansion of the RAC program
- What CMS said about oversight changes related to RAC reviews
- What the new PQRI reference tool is intended to organize
- How the article frames these CMS updates for Medicare-participating practices
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Medicare-participating providers
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