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New Denial Code for RACs

by RacGuru on May 19, 2010

in RAC News

Effective May 24, 2010, the CMS will institute a new denial code (N432) that is specifically a message to you (the physician’s office) that reimbursement has been held back due to a RAC audit. Specifically, “When possible, the Remittance Advice shall contain an N432 code to let the provider know that the adjustment is the [...]

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3 Year RAC Audit Lookback

by RacGuru on February 17, 2010

in RAC News

As noted in the RAC SOW: The RAC shall not attempt to identify any overpayment or underpayment more than 3 years past the date of the initial determination made on the claim.  The initial determination date is defines ad the claim paid date. October 1, 2007 is the magic date, meaning, right now, RACs can [...]

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