Other Issuances: CMS posts RAC request limits for DME, OIG reviews high-dollar claims
Medicare Weekly Update, October 26, 2010
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CMS posts RAC ADR limits for DME suppliers
CMS has released its 2011 additional documentation request (ADR) limits for DME suppliers.
OIG reviews high-dollar outpatient claims
On October 12, the OIG posted an audit of high-dollar payments for outpatient claims processed by Pinnacle Business Solutions, Inc., in 2007 and 2008. The OIG determined that Pinnacle overpaid a provider $22,000 for outpatient services.
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