tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q4

Reader Questions: Look for Ongoing Medical Records Review

Question: We’d heard that medical records reviews were on hold due to the COVID-19 PHE, which is still in effect, but have MACs started them up again? Washington subscriber Answer: Although it is true that Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) paused many investigations and reviews earlier in the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), the administrators are again performing medical record reviews. MACS may be looking at Part A and Part B claims through additional development requests (ADRs) and targeted probe and educate (TPE) programs. Tip: Under TPE, MACs focus on providers with high claims denial rates or providers who...

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