Reimbursement: Review This Top 10 List of MAC Acronyms
Know these top acronyms commonly found in MAC coding and provider resources.
CMS utilizes Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)-private insurers by geographic region who process Part A and Part B claims-ensuring that providers in each state have a resource for questions and concerns. Some of the terms bandied about on contractor calls, webinars, and education portals as well as on the website can be confusing to coders, billers, and providers.
Medicare Compliance and Reimbursement has compileda short refresher list of acronyms to have in your back pocket when the system goes down or the audio flakes out. Here are the...
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