Know CMS RAC audit phase-in strategy
HIM Connection, July 7, 2009
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CMS released further information June 24 on its RAC Web site letting healthcare providers know when they can expect RACs to begin auditing. The new "CMS RAC Review Phase-in Strategy," details different types of reviews and dates CMS anticipates the reviews will begin in various areas of the country.
The new information is consistent with CMS’ previous indications that some providers may begin to undergo automated review this month.
According to the CMS, the earliest possible dates for RAC reviews in yellow and green states are:
- June 2009—Automated reviews of black and white issues
- August or September 2009—Complex reviews for DRG validation
- August or September 2009—Complex review for coding errors
- Fiscal year 2010, which begins October 1, 2009—Complex reviews for durable medical equipment (DME) medical necessity
- Calendar year 2010—Complex reviews for medical necessity
The earliest possible dates for reviews in blue states generally fall a bit later:
- August 2009—Automated reviews of black and white issues
- October or November 2009—Complex reviews for DRG validation
- October or November 2009—Complex review for coding errors
- Fiscal year 2010—Complex reviews for DME medical necessity
- Calendar year 2010—Complex reviews for medical necessity
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