Prepayment Review of Claims for MR Purposes
Contractors may not initiate non-random prepayment review of a provider or supplier based on the initial identification by that provider or supplier of an improper billing practice unless there is a likelihood of a sustained or high level of payment error.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 10, 2004
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