tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2016 Issue 5
Compliance: Take a Closer Look at 3 Other 60-Day Rule Provisions
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Article Overview
This article reviews CMS guidance on selected aspects of the Medicare 60-day overpayment rule. It is aimed at compliance, revenue cycle, and healthcare legal professionals who need to understand how CMS is treating repayment obligations, third-party conduct, system-related overpayments, and the effect of certain disclosure pathways on the return deadline. The discussion focuses on broad policy and compliance implications rather than coding or claims submission mechanics.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding these CMS positions helps organizations assess repayment exposure, maintain compliance processes, and evaluate whether specific disclosure actions affect the overpayment return timeline.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS addresses repayment obligations related to overpayments under the 60-day rule
- What types of overpayment scenarios remain within CMS’s stated scope
- How certain self-disclosure pathways affect the overpayment return deadline
- Why compliance programs may need to detect and monitor overpayments caused by outside entities or system issues
Who Should Read This
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
- Healthcare attorneys
- Hospital administrators
- Provider and supplier organizations
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