Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC) are one of several types of contractors used by CMS to recover inappropriate Medicare payments. Introducing this new type of contractor has resulted in numerous questions that have yet to be answered regarding their operations and effect on practices. The following information acts as a resource for cardiovascular practices to ensure familiarity with RACs and their methods.
What are RACs?
Who are the RACs?
What are the limitations on RAC audits?
What types of audits are conducted by RACs?
What issues are subject to RAC audits?
How will I know if I am the subject of a RAC audit?
How do I appeal an overpayment finding resulting from a RAC audit?
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