CMW news: CMS answers providers' RAC questions
Case Management Weekly, June 17, 2009
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CMS has been providing information on recovery audit contractors (RAC) to healthcare providers in RAC outreach programs and during Open Door Forum calls. And now the agency is also publishing RAC questions and answers on its Web site.
In the past week, CMS has answered or updated answers to 15 questions. Examples include:
- What is the reimbursement procedure and rate for photocopy charges associated with records for RAC audits?
- How will the RACs determine which claims to review? Whose claims will be reviewed under the RAC program?
- Under what circumstances can a RAC make a finding that an overpayment or underpayment exists without requesting medical records?
CMS seems to be making an effort to share RAC information that providers need to know. For the complete list of questions and answers, visit the CMS Web site.
Sources: HealthLeaders Media, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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