CMS releases RAC FAQ regarding 60-day determination requirement
HIM-HIPAA Insider, February 1, 2011
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On January 13, CMS released a new recovery audit contractor (RAC) FAQ regarding the requirement for RACs to make determinations within 60 days from when they receive medical records.
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