tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 43

Physician Notes: CMS Finally Issues Refunds for Beneficiaries Classified as Incarcerated

At long last, CMS is correcting recoupments it made in error for supposedly incarcerated beneficiaries, but you’ll have to wait to reconcile your accounts receivable. CMS has begun making refunds of incorrect takebacks and expects “the majority” to be resolved by mid-December, the agency says in a new Frequently Asked Question document on the matter. Exception: “Appealed claims will be handled separately and, where appropriate, refunds will be generated at a later date,” the FAQ says. “If you have received a refund check and are in need of additional remittance details,” you’ll...

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