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tci Part B Insider - 2021 Issue Q2
Reader Question: Get the Facts on Medicare Overpayment Rebuttals
Question: Our practice just received a “demand letter” from our Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) insisting that we were overpaid. According to a thorough review of our records, we feel that the MAC is mistaken. Do we have any recourse?
Illinois Subscriber
Answer: Yes, you do. With Medicare overpayments, you have two choices: You can send your MAC a rebuttal or you can appeal the decision, initiating the traditional Part B appeals process.
Appealing an overpayment is similar to appealing a denied claim. You’ll need to collect and submit documentation to your MAC proving medical necessity. The standard...
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