Other Issuances: OIG issues 2010 Work Plan, CMS updates lab NCDs, and more
Medicare Weekly Update, October 6, 2009
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OIG issues Work Plan
On October 1, the OIG issued its Work Plan for FY 2010.
CMS updates lab NCDs
CMS has posted the October 2009 update to its lab NCDs.
New RAC FAQ
CMS released several new/updated FAQs, including the following:
If I am a chain provider whose FI is WPS (serving as the national fiscal intermediary) who will my Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) be?
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