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Use RAC Knowledge To Brace For Audits

Published on Fri Feb 05, 2010

Staying on top of Recovery Audit Contractor information can keep you one step ahead of the audit bounty hunters. Last week we put you to the test. Check out the answers to last week's RAC quiz below: 1. The RACs are responsible for auditing which of the following (select one correct answer): A. All types of Medicare claims, including those involving Part A, B, C (managed care), and Part D (pharmacy) B. Medicare Part A and Part B fee-for-service claims only C. Medicare Part Aand Part B and some Medicaid (where there is crossover between the two payers) D. Medicare Part A and Part B and some third-party claims in states with Stark laws Answer: B True or False: 2. The RACs perform automated reviews that involve data-mining and also complex reviews where they request a provider's medical records. (True) 3. The RACs can request up to 200 records from [...]
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