CMS discusses RACs, MACs, and AHRQ measures
Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies, April 1, 2009
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During its most recent Open Door Forum (ODF) on February 25, CMS discussed several inpatient-related topics, including updates on the recovery audit contractor program, the transition from fiscal intermediaries to Medicare Administrative Contractors, and a dry run of nine AHRQ quality measures.
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