tci Part B Insider - 2016 Issue 29

Clip And Save: Get A Grip on MAC Vernacular to Avoid Denials

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. Part B Insider has compiled a short refresher list of acronyms to have in your back pocket when the system goes down or the audio flakes out. Here...

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